Appling Healthcare

Appling Healthcare, located at 163 E Tollison Street in Baxley, GA, is dedicated to providing quality, patient-centered care with a small-town heart. As a non-profit acute care hospital, we offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, general surgery, primary care, and mental health support, with specialized programs for seniors. Our facilities are equipped with advanced technology, and our team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering compassionate and personalized treatment plans. Recently recognized as a top medium-sized hospital in Georgia, we focus on transforming our facilities, technology, and staff to provide the best care possible. At Appling Healthcare, we're more than just a hospital; we're your partners in community health, ensuring a healthy Appling County and beyond.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Appling Healthcare
Facility ID 110071

Location

Address 163 E TOLLISON STREET
City/Town Baxley
State GA
ZIP Code 31513
County/Parish APPLING

Health System

Health System Independent
Health System Website Domain ahcs.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 1
Health System Total Beds 49
Health System Hospital Locations Georgia

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Government - Hospital District or Authority
Ownership Details Baxley & Appling County Hospital Authority
Emergency Services Yes

No leaders were identified on Appling Healthcare's website

Residency Programs

Allopathic Residency Program No
Dental Residency Program No
Osteopathic Residency Program No
Other Residency Programs No
Pediatric Residency Program No

Capacity & Services

Licensed Beds 49

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 138.23
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 226
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 105
Total Inpatient Days 747
Bed Count 34
Available Bed Days 12410
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 60
Discharges (Title XIX) 24
Total Discharges 185

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 191
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 105
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 696
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 31
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 11315
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 60
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 24
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 185

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital has a low ER wait and treatment time of less than 2 hours
Care Quality Concerns Hospital struggles with high infection rates

Hospital Overall Rating

Patient Experience Star Ratings

Nurse Communication – Star Rating
Doctor Communication – Star Rating
Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating
Communication About Medicines – Star Rating
Discharge Information – Star Rating
Care Transition – Star Rating
Cleanliness – Star Rating
Quietness – Star Rating
Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating
Recommend Hospital – Star Rating

Recommendation Percentage

Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital

Mortality Group Indicators

Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite

Timely & Effective Care

Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) 118

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients 0.2
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery Not Available
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) 14.4
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate 16.3
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients Average Days per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery Not Available
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate No Different Than the National Rate

Infection SIRs

CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A

Fiscal Period

Fiscal Year Begin Sep 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Aug 31, 2023

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $316
Bad Debt Expense $3,288
Uncompensated Care Cost $2,220
Total Uncompensated Care $2,275

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $14,606
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $19,318
Depreciation Expense $1,326
Total Operating Costs $32,184

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $19,193
Outpatient Charges $33,629
Total Patient Charges $52,822

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs $1,433
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) $162
Adjusted Salaries $14,606
Contract Labor (Patient Care)
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $65
Short-Term Investments $159
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $9,363
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-6,905
Inventory $675
Prepaid Expenses
Other Current Assets $1,874
Total Current Assets $5,410

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $569
Land Improvements Value $784
Building Value $44,127
Leasehold Improvements
Fixed Equipment Value
Major Movable Equipment
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $16,913

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments
Other Assets $154
Total Other Assets $154
Total Assets $22,477

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $2,670
Salaries & Wages Payable $2,195
Payroll Taxes Payable
Short-Term Debt $781
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $-5
Total Current Liabilities $5,927

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable $4,161
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $12
Total Long-Term Liabilities $4,173
Total Liabilities $10,100

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $12,377
Total Fund Balances $12,377
Total Liabilities & Equity $22,477

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1) $42
DRG (Post-Oct 1) $293
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment $10
Eligible DSH % $0
Simulated MC Payments
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $21,206
Outpatient Revenue $32,942
Total Patient Revenue $54,147
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $26,719
Net Patient Revenue $27,428
Total Operating Expenses $33,924
Net Service Income $-6,496
Other Income $4,615
Total Income $-1,880
Other Expenses
Net Income $-1,880

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $2,318
Medicaid Charges $5,957
Net CHIP Revenue $57
CHIP Charges $185

EHR Information

EHR MEDITECH Expanse
EHR Version Expanse
EHR is Changing No

ERP Information

ERP MEDITECH
ERP Version NA
EHR is Changing No