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South Central Regional Medical Center

Explore care at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

63%

Patient Experience Rating

2% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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66%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

Equal to the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend

2% lower than the national average

South Central Regional Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%83%76%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%50%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%60%58%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%84%84%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%75%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%67%57%

South Central Regional Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%64%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%65%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I usually don’t do this, but I was reading about Dr. Unger while my Father was being treated by him in Dr. Unger’s Emergency room. I want to start by saying Dr. Unger literally saved my Fathers life. I cannot believe someone would come on here and write something bad about him. This man literally...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Unger

Dr. Collipp was very knowledgeable and personable. He was not rushed and explained medical terms so they were easily understood. I would definitely recommend Dr. Collipp!

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Collipp

Dr. Adams is very patient and takes time to explain the issues in a way that is understandable.

Kim Pittman Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Adams

How cares about his patients. I like way he explained what need to be done. He made sure what to have surgery.

Apr 20 2025

Review for Dr. Field

As always efficient and kind

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Field

Location

South Central Regional Medical Center

1220 Jefferson St, Laurel MS 39440

CallDirections

(601) 426-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Central Regional Medical Center located?

South Central Regional Medical Center is located at 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has South Central Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, South Central Regional Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is South Central Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does South Central Regional Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at South Central Regional Medical Center?

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How does South Central Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1220 Jefferson St

Laurel, MS 39440

Directions

(601) 426-4000