Athens-Limestone Hospital
Athens-Limestone Hospital is a medical facility located in Athens, AL. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
3% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient back and neck surgery, outpatient rotator cuff surgery, outpatient total hip replacement, and outpatient total knee replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Stroke
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceAthens-Limestone Hospital
National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Athens-Limestone Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Persaud
The staff and Dr Lawrence were professional with just enough home town friendly to make the experience quick, comfortable and informing. Two big thumbs UP!!?
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Lawrence
Dr. Boyett is an outstanding doctor and wonderful person. He shows total respect and attention for his patients.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Boyett
Location
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Athens-Limestone Hospital located?
Athens-Limestone Hospital is located at 700 W Market St, Athens, AL 35611. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Athens-Limestone Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Athens-Limestone Hospital has been awarded with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Athens-Limestone Hospital highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Athens-Limestone Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Athens-Limestone Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Athens-Limestone Hospital profile..
How does Athens-Limestone Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Due to diabetes, I was in ICU in DKA, which in turn we discovered my eyes were in danger. I was referred to Dr. Persaud, he got me in immediately, office staff was amazing (in guntersville), he sat with me and explained everything in detail, he gave me peace and comfort during scary situations. I...