Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital is a medical facility located in Murrells Inlet, SC. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
Equal to 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
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 experienceTidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
National Average
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses 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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Alci
I like Dr Feathers because he tries to make shots less painful. He allows me to feel comfortable. He doesn't talk down to you and he always takes time to answer questions. He explains as much or as little as you need about any procedure. I never feel rushed or 'not seen'.
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Feathers
Dr. E. McCarthy and his entire staff, including Laurie & Debbie in front, phlebotomists Whitney & Cheyenne, Nurse Anna, and Debbie in check-out are all fabulous. For patients with real medical concerns and limitations, Dr. McCarthy & the staff will extend themselves to assist you. Dr. McCarthy is...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. McCarthy
First of all, the nurses and staff love their job and you can tell because the place is filled with positive energy and happiness. Everyone was so nice and they took their time with me and explained everything so clearly! They listened to me and actually cared about what I had to say about how I...
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Alci
Dr Mikol was professional. He listened to me. He explained about the things that were concerning me. His treatments helped me. I would recommend him to anyone who has hip pain.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Mikol
Location
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital located?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital is located at 4070 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
65% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital profile..
How does Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Alci and his surgical crew went above and beyond for me.