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PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN holds a 1 of 5 CMS overall star rating — below the national average of 3.1 — in COLUMBUS, GA.

1★
CMS overall rating: 0th
National percentile: 20
Quality measures: 36
Infection measures

710 CENTER STREET, COLUMBUS, GA 31901 · MUSCOGEE County · (706) 571-1000

The verdict

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN earns 1 of 5 stars from CMS — below the 3.1-star national average — and reports 1 quality measure better than the national benchmark against 3 worse.

1 / 5
CMS overall star rating: Higher than 0%
of 2,866 rated US hospitals: 1
measures better than national of 22 compared: Yes
emergency department on site

All figures from the CMS Hospital Compare release of 2026-05-15. This page is informational and not medical advice.

Where PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN sits among rated US hospitals

CMS overall star rating — count of hospitals at each rating, this hospital marked

1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 2,866 rated hospitals

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated hospitals. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Hospital Compare — overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS RE…

1
Georgia avg

2.6
US avg

3.1

What this shows At 1 stars, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN rates below the Georgia average of 2.6 and below the national average of 3.1.

Type

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership

Voluntary non-profit - Other

Emergency Services

Yes

Birthing Friendly

Yes

Quality Measures

CMS-tracked

Patient Experience

HCAHPS domains

Infection Measures

CDC NHSN

CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%

1 of 5 stars

Quality profile vs. the national benchmark

How PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN performs across CMS's three outcome domains — each bar shows the share of measures rated better, the same, or worse than the national average.

Mortality 6 measures

4 2

Safety of care 7 measures

1 6

Readmission 9 measures

Better than national Same as national Worse than national

Quality Measures

Detailed quality measure performance compared to national benchmarks

Measure	Score	vs. National
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate	0.87	Same as National
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite	1.58	Worse than National
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications	184.25	Same as National
Death rate for CABG surgery patients	N/A	Not Available
Death rate for COPD patients	8.5	Same as National
Death rate for heart attack patients	13.7	Same as National
Death rate for heart failure patients	12.8	Same as National
Death rate for pneumonia patients	18.9	Same as National
Death rate for stroke patients	18.1	Worse than National
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate	4.5	Same as National
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate	0.17	Same as National
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate	0.34	Same as National
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate	2.71	Same as National
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate	2.03	Same as National
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate	2.45	Same as National

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

Patient satisfaction survey results measuring hospital care quality

Survey Question	Star Rating	Linear Score
Cleanliness - linear mean score Cleanliness - linear mean score	N/A	86
Cleanliness - star rating Cleanliness - star rating	3	N/A
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Communication about medicines - linear mean score	N/A	71
Communication about medicines - star rating Communication about medicines - star rating	2	N/A
Discharge information - linear mean score Discharge information - linear mean score	N/A	80
Discharge information - star rating Discharge information - star rating	2	N/A
Doctor communication - linear mean score Doctor communication - linear mean score	N/A	90
Doctor communication - star rating Doctor communication - star rating	3	N/A
Nurse communication - linear mean score Nurse communication - linear mean score	N/A	89
Nurse communication - star rating Nurse communication - star rating	2	N/A
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Overall hospital rating - linear mean score	N/A	85
Overall hospital rating - star rating Overall hospital rating - star rating	3	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home No, staff "did not" give patients this information	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "always" explained	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "usually" explained	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night "Always" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night "Usually" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well Doctors "always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them Doctors "always" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well Doctors "usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them Doctors "usually" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well Nurses "always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them Nurses "always" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well Nurses "usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them Nurses "usually" listened carefully	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean Room was "always" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean Room was "usually" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for Staff "always" explained new medications	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects Staff "always" explained possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. Staff "usually" explained new medications	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects Staff "usually" explained possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home Yes, staff "did" give patients this information	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Quietness - linear mean score Quietness - linear mean score	N/A	80
Quietness - star rating Quietness - star rating	3	N/A
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Recommend hospital - linear mean score	N/A	85
Recommend hospital - star rating Recommend hospital - star rating	3	N/A
Summary star rating Summary star rating	3	N/A

Safety & Infections

Healthcare-associated infection rates compared to national benchmarks

Measure	Score	vs. National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)	0.384	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.098	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days	6310	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	3	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	7.815	Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	1.045	Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)	0.243	Better than National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.062	Better than National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	3	Better than National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	12.368	Better than National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	0.66	Better than National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days	10335	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)	0.189	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit	0.092	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases	9	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days	76197	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases	47.694	Better than National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit	0.346	Better than National
MRSA Bacteremia	1.046	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit	0.458	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases	7	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days	90542	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases	6.691	Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit	2.069	Same as National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy	3.289	Worse than National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit	1.045	Worse than National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures	112	Worse than National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases	4	Worse than National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases	1.216	Worse than National
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit	7.935	Worse than National
SSI - Colon Surgery	1.808	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit	0.733	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures	112	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases	6	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases	3.319	Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit	3.76	Same as National

Staffing & Spending

Medicare spending per episode and unplanned visit measures

Unplanned Visits & Readmissions

Measure	Score	vs. National
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate	13.5	Same as National
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate	20.1	Same as National
Hospital return days for heart attack patients	-37.2	Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
Hospital return days for heart failure patients	27.4	More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients	34.4	More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)	14.8	Same as National
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate	16.5	Same as National
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy	5.3	Same as National
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy	14.9	Worse than National
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement	N/A	Not Available
Rate of readmission for CABG	N/A	Not Available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients	18.1	Same as National
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)	13.3	Same as National
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery	1.1	Same as National

Medicare Spending

Measure	Score	Period
Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)	1.08	01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024

Maternal Health

Maternal care quality measures including C-section rates and outcomes

Measure	Score	Sample
Cesarean Birth	N/A	N/A
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)	N/A	N/A

Nearby Hospitals in Georgia

Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Georgia — tap any card for its full quality profile.

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON

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3/5 Acute Care Hospitals

ADVENTHEALTH MURRAY

CHATSWORTH, GA

5/5 Acute Care Hospitals

ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND

ROME, GA

4/5 Acute Care Hospitals

APPLING HEALTHCARE

BAXLEY, GA

No rating Acute Care Hospitals

ARCHBOLD BROOKS

QUITMAN, GA

No rating Critical Access Hospitals

ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

THOMASVILLE, GA

3/5 Acute Care Hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS star rating for PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN?

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS star ratings are based on multiple quality measures including mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

How does PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN perform on quality measures?

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN has 1 quality measures rated better than the national average and 3 rated worse. 20 total quality measures are tracked for this facility.

What do patients say about PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN?

Patient experience at PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN is measured through HCAHPS surveys covering 68 categories including communication with doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and discharge information. Patient survey star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.

What are the infection rates at PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN?

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN tracks 36 healthcare-associated infection measures. 12 are better than the national benchmark, 6 are worse, and 18 are at the national average.

Does PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN have emergency services?

Yes, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN provides emergency services.

What type of hospital is PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN?

PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Other ownership, located in COLUMBUS, GA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.

How much does Medicare spend at PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN?

Medicare spending data is available for PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN across 1 spending categories. These measures compare the hospital's spending per episode to the national median.

Does PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN offer maternal health services?

Yes, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN reports maternal health data including 4 measures such as C-section rates and maternal morbidity outcomes. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.

Data Sources

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: 2026-05-15.

Hospital quality data is sourced from the CMS Hospital Compare program, with patient-experience scores drawn from the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey. Data includes overall star ratings, quality measures, healthcare-associated infections, unplanned visits, Medicare spending, and maternal health measures.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare. This information is not medical advice. Learn more

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

All federal data sources used on this page

CMS Hospital General Information (HGI) — hospital identifier + ownership + general info. data.cms.gov/hospital-general-information
CMS Care Compare — Hospital Quality — patient experience + safety + outcome measures. medicare.gov/care-compare
CMS Provider Data Catalog — all hospital-related Medicare provider data. data.cms.gov/provider-data
AHRQ HCUP — hospital utilization + readmission rates. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) — hospital-acquired infection surveillance. cdc.gov/nhsn
HRSA Health Resources Files — hospital service-area + workforce data. data.hrsa.gov

Reviewed byPlainhospital Editorial, Hospital Quality Editorial Team · June 11, 2026

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