At least 85 percent of patients at these five hospitals responded on their surveys that nurses always communicated well. In Alabama, the average score is 81 percent, slightly higher than the national average of 80 percent.
The figures are from CMS’ Hospital Compare website and represent HCAHPS scores collected from April 2015 through March 2016, the most recent data available.
Note: Hospitals with fewer than 100 completed surveys were excluded from consideration for this list.
Marion Regional Medical Center (Hamilton, Ala.) — 95 percent
Fayette Medical Center — 88 percent
Monroe County Hospital (Monroeville) — 86 percent
Community Hospital (Tallassee) — 85 percent
Atmore Community Hospital — 85 percent
