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Washington County Hospital

Explore care at Washington County Hospital in Chatom, AL, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

67%

Patient Experience Rating

6% 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

4 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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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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72%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% lower than the national average

67%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

Washington County Hospital

National Average

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%45%54%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%81%82%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%70%65%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%69%88%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%73%82%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%78%71%

Washington County Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%76%77%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%72%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Just relocated here from another state. My wife is on a high amount of opiates for chronic pain. We were referred to this guy to help her either get scripts or give her something to get her off the meds. Schnitzer refused to even see her, leaving her without medical care or prescriptions, leaving...

May 03 2025

Review for Dr. Schnitzer

.He was very thorough and honest with me. Spent time explaining things to me. Gave me Solutions or choices which I appreciated.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Schnitzer

Dr. Gamard has been seeing my family for years, and he is precious! I could not imagine anyone more kind, thoughtful, and patient. He has personally been a blessing for me, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking. Tracy (Spanish Fort)

Mar 20 2025

Review for Dr. Gamard

Excellent care every time I go

Thomas Cooper Feb 26 2025

Review for Dr. Schnitzer

Doc adjusting meds and pt.

Jan 29 2025

Review for Dr. Schnitzer

Location

Washington County Hospital

14600 Saint Stephens Ave, Chatom AL 36518

CallDirections

(251) 847-2223

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Washington County Hospital located?

Washington County Hospital is located at 14600 Saint Stephens Ave, Chatom, AL 36518. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Washington County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Washington County Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Washington County Hospital highly rated with patients?

72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Washington County Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Washington County Hospital?

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How does Washington County Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

14600 Saint Stephens Ave

Chatom, AL 36518

Directions

(251) 847-2223