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Walker Baptist Medical Center

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

58%

Patient Experience Rating

7% 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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate

11 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 Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

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

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As 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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

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

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

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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61%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% lower than the national average

58%

Would definitely recommend

7% lower than the national average

Walker Baptist Medical Center

National Average

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%81%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%55%58%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%44%47%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%77%75%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%80%76%

Walker Baptist Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%58%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%55%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

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

She always explains things to me. She takes the time to let you know what you think matters also. Very good bedside manners.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Bivona

Been using Dr. John for several years now. He always takes care of any health issues I may have. Listens to me, medically and personally, I don't feel rushed out of the office. He diagnosed me with diabetes and encouraged me on how to control it. Then when I did lose the weight and brought my levels...

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Bivona

I came across a negative review about him and can pretty much guarantee they didn’t get what pain meds they wanted. He did my neck surgery 18 years ago and the last thing he did before putting me under was pray with me. My friend just sent a picture of her scar from a doctor in Tennessee and I sent...

Apr 07 2025

Review for Dr. Prevost

Stay away from this man. He will force you onto a ventilator against your will!

Apr 07 2025

Review for Dr. Westerman

Location

Walker Baptist Medical Center

3400 Highway 78 E, Jasper AL 35501

CallDirections

(205) 387-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walker Baptist Medical Center located?

Walker Baptist Medical Center is located at 3400 Highway 78 E, Jasper, AL 35501. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Walker Baptist Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

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

Is Walker Baptist Medical Center highly rated with patients?

61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Walker Baptist Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Walker Baptist Medical Center?

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Contact Us

3400 Highway 78 E

Jasper, AL 35501

Directions

(205) 387-4000