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Georgia · Acute Care
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Hiram, GA.
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- 63th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141 · Paulding County · (470) 644-7000
The verdict
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center earns 4 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 2 quality measures better than the national benchmark against 1 worse.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 63%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 2
- measures better than national of 19 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Where Wellstar Paulding Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 37% higher than 63% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center vs. Georgia and the nation
- Wellstar Paulding Me…
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
4 stars
- Georgia avg
Georgia state average
2.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center rates above the Georgia average of 2.6 and above the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 6 measures
Readmission 7 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.95 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.96 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 153.89 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.8 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.23 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.65 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.17 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.281 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.425 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.808 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.4 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -8.4 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 6.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 17.4 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| 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 | 18.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.88 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Wellstar Paulding Medical Center perform on quality measures?
2 of 19 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Wellstar Paulding Medical Center have emergency services?
No, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Other ownership, located in Hiram, GA.
How much does Medicare spend at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Wellstar Paulding Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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