Riverview Regional Medical Center
Owned by Prime Healthcare Holdings Inc
Gadsden, AL • Hospital ID 010046
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
2h 36m
This is 11m longer
than the AL average
Ranked #52 of 84 AL hospitals for speed
Faster than 38% of AL hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
31.5 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.8 complications per 1,000 procedures
85 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+12%
Fewer complications-20%
Average patient experience0%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
40
Out of 100 (compared to other AL hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of AL hospitals
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Average
Middle third of AL hospitals
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Below Average
Bottom third of AL hospitals
Bottom third of AL hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other AL hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in AL
Hospitals in AL with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Lawrence Medical Center 75 min
- Lakeland Community Hospital 82 min
- J Paul Jones Hospital 85 min
- Clay County Hospital 87 min
- Bullock County Hospital 97 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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