Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Federal
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
- 1968 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
- (404) 605-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
At a glance
Piedmont Hospital, Inc carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 24 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.163 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.537 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 32795 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 35.591 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.309 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.211 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.697 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 18297 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 27.435 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.401 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.540 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.450 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 657 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 17.536 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 16 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.912 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.021 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.092 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 293 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 2.357 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.424 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.066 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.501 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 190768 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 19.240 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 4 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.208 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.157 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.331 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 185472 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 120.560 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 28 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.232 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.1 | Same as national | 73 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than national | 3033 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10 | Same as national | 187 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.4 | Same as national | 315 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.7 | Same as national | 71 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.1 | Better than national | 752 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 11.4 | Better than national | 325 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.1 | Same as national | 258 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 10279 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 143.05 | Same as national | 211 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.34 | Same as national | 11869 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 12984 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.17 | Same as national | 4299 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.26 | Same as national | 2357 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.14 | Same as national | 2374 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.82 | Same as national | 4919 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.57 | Same as national | 2386 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.42 | Same as national | 1591 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.00 | Same as national | 3478 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.96 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 7.1 | Not available | 283 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 4.7 | Not available | 924 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -10.6 | Not available | 333 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as national | 4921 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.7 | Same as national | 1974 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.8 | Same as national | 113 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.1 | Same as national | 113 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Worse than national | 1318 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14 | Same as national | 283 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.4 | Same as national | 311 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 79 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.9 | Same as national | 924 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as national | 78 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.8 | Same as national | 333 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 1834 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1834 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1834 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 1834 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1834 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1834 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1834 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1834 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1834 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 1 | 18953 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 54 | 5807 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 258 | 420 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 255 | 402 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 316 | 14 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 68499 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 82 | 65 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 8106 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 46 | 101 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 65 | 23 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 64 | 11 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 64 | 101 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 85 | 39 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 505 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 5058 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Piedmont Hospital, Inc rated?
- Piedmont Hospital, Inc has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Piedmont Hospital, Inc have emergency services?
- According to CMS records, Piedmont Hospital, Inc does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Piedmont Hospital, Inc located?
- Piedmont Hospital, Inc is located at 1968 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309.
- What type of hospital is Piedmont Hospital, Inc?
- Piedmont Hospital, Inc is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Federal).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.