★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 StarsWhy 2 stars?Piedmont Rockdale's 2-star rating reflects below-average performance on Patient Experience and Timely Care.
CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating · Piedmont Rockdale
How was Piedmont Rockdale's 2-star rating calculated?
The CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating applies to
acute care hospitals like Piedmont Rockdale. CMS standardizes
every underlying measure against the national rate, computes
a weighted score for each of five domains, sums them by the
fixed weights below, and assigns 1–5 stars using k-means
clustering across all reporting hospitals.
Domains that fed Piedmont Rockdale's rating
Domain
Weight
Measures reported
Hospital performance vs. national
Mortality
22%
6 of 7
0 better6 same0 worse
Safety of Care
22%
17 of 19
1 better16 same0 worse
Readmissions
22%
4 of 6
0 better3 same1 worse
Timely & Effective Care
12%
15 of 22
3 better2 same10 worse
Patient Experience
22%
HCAHPS
See HCAHPS detail below
How star meaning varies by hospital type.
This CMS Overall Star Rating only applies to acute care
hospitals. Children's hospitals (Pediatric Quality), psychiatric
hospitals (IPFQR), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF QRP),
long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH QRP), and VA medical centers
each use separate quality programs designed for their patient
populations. Comparing star ratings across these facility types
isn't meaningful — see the methodology page for the full mapping
of which program applies to which facility.
Measures the rate at which patients die within 30 days of hospital admission for specific conditions. A lower mortality rate indicates better outcomes.
Piedmont Rockdale
WorseUS AvgBetter
Underlying measures:Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 4.10 95% interval: 3.30 – 4.90 Sample size: 633Reporting period: 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: Hybrid_HWMDeath rate for COPD patientsNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 7.80 95% interval: 4.70 – 12.40 Sample size: 40Reporting period: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: MORT_30_COPDDeath rate for heart attack patientsNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 11.60 95% interval: 8.60 – 15.30 Sample size: 76Reporting period: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: MORT_30_AMIDeath rate for heart failure patientsNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 10.80 95% interval: 8.00 – 14.30 Sample size: 225Reporting period: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: MORT_30_HFDeath rate for pneumonia patientsNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 14.40 95% interval: 11.20 – 18.20 Sample size: 209Reporting period: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: MORT_30_PNDeath rate for stroke patientsNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 11.30 95% interval: 8.20 – 15.30 Sample size: 93Reporting period: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: MORT_30_STKDeath rate for CABG surgery patientsNot AvailableHospital score: — Reporting period: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: MORT_30_CABG
Safety of Care
Same as National Average
Tracks hospital-acquired infections, surgical complications, and other patient safety indicators. Lower rates indicate better safety practices.
Piedmont Rockdale
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Underlying measures:Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Better than the National BenchmarkHospital score: 0.11 SIR Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: HAI_6_SIRAbdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 1.22 95% interval: 0.18 – 2.26 Sample size: 509Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_15Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)No Different than National BenchmarkHospital score: 0.85 SIR Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: HAI_2_SIRCentral Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)No Different than National BenchmarkHospital score: 0.78 SIR Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: HAI_1_SIRIatrogenic pneumothorax rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 0.25 95% interval: 0.03 – 0.48 Sample size: 2,985Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_06In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 0.25 95% interval: 0.04 – 0.46 Sample size: 3,047Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_08MRSA BacteremiaNo Different than National BenchmarkHospital score: 0.00 SIR Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: HAI_5_SIRPostoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 2.15 95% interval: 0.48 – 3.82 Sample size: 312Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_09Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 3.92 95% interval: 1.46 – 6.37 Sample size: 333Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_12Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 1.65 95% interval: 0.00 – 3.37 Sample size: 56Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_10Postoperative respiratory failure rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 8.18 95% interval: 0.00 – 17.69 Sample size: 59Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_11Postoperative sepsis rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 5.79 95% interval: 1.61 – 9.96 Sample size: 58Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_13Pressure ulcer rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 0.25 95% interval: 0.00 – 1.10 Sample size: 2,367Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_03CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeNo Different Than the National ValueHospital score: 0.90 95% interval: 0.49 – 1.30 Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_90SSI - Colon SurgeryNo Different than National BenchmarkHospital score: 0.61 SIR Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: HAI_3_SIRDeath rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 150.71 95% interval: 93.26 – 208.16 Sample size: 29Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_04Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNo Different Than the National RateHospital score: 1.71 95% interval: 0.20 – 3.22 Sample size: 102Reporting period: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2024CMS measure id: PSI_14Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNumber of Cases Too SmallHospital score: — Reporting period: 04/01/2021 – 03/31/2024CMS measure id: COMP_HIP_KNEESSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot AvailableHospital score: — SIR Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: HAI_4_SIR
Readmissions
Same as National Average
Measures how often patients return to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Lower readmission rates suggest effective treatment and discharge planning.
Based on the HCAHPS survey — patient satisfaction with communication, cleanliness, pain management, and discharge information.
Piedmont Rockdale
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Patient survey detail — the questions feeding the Patient Experience domain above
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CMS computes the Patient Experience domain from the federal HCAHPS survey.
Each bar below is one survey question; the percentage is the share of
Piedmont's recent patients who gave the most positive
response. HCAHPS percentages aren't directly comparable across all measures —
see the methodology page for how CMS weights them.
Communication with Nurses72%
Communication with Doctors77%
Hospital Cleanliness67%
Hospital Quietness61%
Staff ResponsivenessN/A
Discharge Information78%
Overall Hospital Rating (9 or 10)61%
Would Recommend Hospital57%
Percentages represent patients who gave the most positive response. Survey conducted by CMS through the HCAHPS program.
Timely & Effective Care
Below National Average
Measures how quickly the hospital provides important treatments such as antibiotics for pneumonia or interventions for heart attacks.
Piedmont Rockdale
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Underlying measures:Head CT resultsBetter than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 84.00 % National median: 74.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 25Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: OP_23Left before being seenBetter than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 1.00 % National median: 1.00 % (lower is better)
Sample size: 51,569Reporting period: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024CMS measure id: OP_22Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse EventsBetter than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 0.00 % National median: 0.00 % (lower is better)
Sample size: 6,544Reporting period: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024CMS measure id: HH_ORAEDischarged on Antithrombotic TherapyNear the national medianHospital score: 98.00 % National median: 98.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 228Reporting period: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024CMS measure id: STK_02Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent PrescribingNear the national medianHospital score: 14.00 % National median: 15.00 % (lower is better)
Sample size: 2,429Reporting period: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024CMS measure id: SAFE_USE_OF_OPIOIDSEndoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patientsWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 89.00 % National median: 97.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 57Reporting period: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024CMS measure id: OP_29Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is betterWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 521.00 min National median: 248.00 min (lower is better)
Sample size: 15Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: OP_18cAverage (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 betterWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 220.00 min National median: 148.00 min (lower is better)
Sample size: 385Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: OP_18bAverage (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 betterWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 224.00 min National median: 154.00 min (lower is better)
Sample size: 406Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: OP_18aAppropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shockWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 49.00 % National median: 64.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 114Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: SEP_1Septic Shock 3-Hour BundleWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 40.00 % National median: 72.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 15Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: SEP_SH_3HRHospital Harm - Severe HypoglycemiaWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 2.00 % National median: 1.00 % (lower is better)
Sample size: 3,179Reporting period: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024CMS measure id: HH_HYPOSevere Sepsis 3-Hour BundleWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 68.00 % National median: 81.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 114Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: SEV_SEP_3HRSevere Sepsis 6-Hour BundleWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 83.00 % National median: 94.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 46Reporting period: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025CMS measure id: SEV_SEP_6HRHealthcare workers given influenza vaccinationWorse than ~75% of hospitalsHospital score: 50.00 % National median: 79.00 % (higher is better)
Sample size: 1,722Reporting period: 10/01/2024 – 03/31/2025CMS measure id: IMM_3
Clinical Staff
Piedmont Rockdale has 341 CMS-affiliated
clinicians on its roster — physicians, advanced practice providers, and other
Medicare-enrolled professionals who list this hospital as an affiliated facility.
Top specialties
Internal Medicine69
Diagnostic Radiology27
Family Practice25
Emergency Medicine17
Anesthesiology Assistant15
Nephrology14
Physician Assistant14
Nurse Practitioner14
Self-reported primary specialty in the CMS Doctors & Clinicians dataset. Many clinicians serve multiple facilities.
Practice characteristics
Accept Medicare assignment
332(97%)
Bill Medicare directly at the approved rate — patients only owe co-insurance/deductible.
Offer telehealth
92(27%)
Indicated by the clinician in their CMS profile as routinely providing virtual visits.
Medicare quality scoring (MIPS)
184 of these clinicians have a published
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score.
Of those, 144
(78%) score above the national median of 85.5.
MIPS scoring is heavily compressed at the top of the 0–100 range, so individual scores
are not a reliable consumer signal. We surface roster-level coverage and the share
above the national median instead.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (Care Compare) national downloadable file
and MIPS Performance Year final scores, as of 2026-05-27.
Affiliations from the CMS Facility Affiliations dataset. About 16% of small
facilities (critical access, rural emergency, freestanding psych, IRF/LTCH)
do not appear in the affiliations file and therefore have no panel.
Find a Doctor
Search the 341 clinicians affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale.
Each name links to that clinician's official Medicare Care Compare profile, where you can see
their credentials, secondary specialties, group affiliations, and (when applicable) MIPS quality scores.
No clinicians match that search. Try a broader term like "internal medicine" or just a last name.
Roster from CMS Doctors and Clinicians (Care Compare), updated 2026-05-27.
A clinician may also practice at other facilities; "affiliated" means this hospital is on their CMS
profile, not that they exclusively work here.
Pricing & Costs
This hospital participates in price transparency under the federal
Hospital Price Transparency Rule. View 748 published procedures
— gross charges, cash prices, and per-payer negotiated rates where available.
Across this hospital's priced procedures:
vs. GA median+0%roughly matches the state median
vs. national median+119%runs 119% above the national median
Median percent difference across the 748 DRGs
where this hospital has a comparable published price and the comparison cohort
has enough hospitals to compute a stable median.
Quality and ratings data are sourced from the U.S. Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program.
Star ratings are CMS's own calculation; CareRanks does not modify
or re-weight them. Facility-level details (address, beds,
ownership, teaching status) come from CMS provider files and the
CMS Provider of Services file.
Pricing data, where shown, is drawn from the hospital's own
Machine-Readable File (MRF) published under the federal Hospital
Price Transparency Rule. See our methodology for the full update
cadence and limitations.