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North Alabama Medical Center

Explore care at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

57%

Patient Experience Rating

8% lower than the national average

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

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital

1 rating was better than expected

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As 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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59%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

7% lower than the national average

57%

Would definitely recommend

8% lower than the national average

North Alabama Medical Center

National Average

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%73%75%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%43%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%49%58%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%54%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%84%84%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%76%76%

North Alabama Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%51%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%61%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Joiner explained everything well. He is going to be performing carpal tunnel release.

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Joiner Jr

Dr. Hames took very good care of me and was very professional and courteous. And I recommend him to other people with feet problems. 5-22-25

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Hames

Very kind and listened to my concerns. Dr Bajwa is a very competent and thorough Physician. I highly recommend Dr Bajwa. Dr Bajwa is a very attentive and an excellent listener to my concerns during my stay at St. Michales Hospital. Thank you, Dr. Bajwa.

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Bajwa

1.5 hours late with no apology or explanation. She might of heard what I said, but she did not listen.A holier then thou attitude. Questioning why I was even there, when I have a clear record as to why.I definitely do not recommend, nor will I ever go back to her.

Apr 18 2025

Review for Dr. Roig Rojas

I saw this position a year ago… She spent absolutely no time with me. Answered no questions. Was absolutely worthless. I wouldn’t send my dog to her.

Lisa Adams Apr 12 2025

Review for Dr. Bratsch

Location

North Alabama Medical Center

1701 Veterans Dr, Florence AL 35630

CallDirections

(256) 629-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Alabama Medical Center located?

North Alabama Medical Center is located at 1701 Veterans Dr, Florence, AL 35630. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has North Alabama Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, North Alabama Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is North Alabama Medical Center highly rated with patients?

57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does North Alabama Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

1701 Veterans Dr

Florence, AL 35630

Directions

(256) 629-1000