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Buchanan General Hospital

Buchanan General Hospital is a medical facility located in Grundy, VA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

74%

Patient Experience Rating

9% 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.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

4 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Data Source

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).

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75%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% higher than the national average

74%

Would definitely recommend

9% higher than the national average

Buchanan General Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%86%76%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%88%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%83%58%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%87%84%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%73%57%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%53%47%

Buchanan General Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%77%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%80%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Bhagrath is one of the best. I think he is very wise and takes his profession very seriously. I think he genuinely cares for his patients. I think he is to be trusted.

Apr 13 2025

Review for Dr. Bhagrath

No waiting listen very well. Will help you to the very best of their ability.

Shawn Dotson Feb 27 2025

Review for Dr. Abrokwah

Please avoid this doctor at all cost. Just google him if you don’t believe me.

Feb 27 2025

Review for Dr. Yancich Sr

All good for 8 years

Jan 26 2025

Review for Dr. Wentworth

very comprehensive, caring doctor. takes his time and cares about your whole health.

Jan 24 2025

Review for Dr. Morris

Location

Buchanan General Hospital

1535 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy VA 24614

CallDirections

(276) 935-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buchanan General Hospital located?

Buchanan General Hospital is located at 1535 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Buchanan General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Buchanan General Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is Buchanan General Hospital highly rated with patients?

75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Buchanan General Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 5 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Buchanan General Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Buchanan General Hospital profile..

How does Buchanan General 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.

Contact Us

1535 Slate Creek Rd

Grundy, VA 24614

Directions

(276) 935-1000