Special to the WJH
WAYCROSS – Memorial Satilla Health has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with a 5-Star Rating for Cleanliness.
This top honor places Memorial Satilla among an elite group, as one of only eight hospitals in Georgia to achieve this rating.
“We are honored to receive this 5-Star Cleanliness Rating,” said said ECO Damon Barrett. “This recognition isn’t about a single person or department, it’s a tes-tament to the diligent, consistent hard work of our entire team — from our environmental services staff to our clinical professionals.
“Maintaining an exceptional care environment is a foundational part of our commitment to safety and excellence, and we are truly proud that our patients feel that commitment when they are here.”
This latest recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for the hospital:
• CMS 5-Star Cleanliness: Based on patient surveys collected during 2023-24, the rating was released August 6, and recognizes 386 hospitals nationwide for exceptional facility cleanliness.
• Healthgrades 5-Star Ratings: Earlier this year, the hospital received two separate 5-Star ratings from Healthgrades for Pacemaker Procedures and Treatment of Hip Fractures.
• These Healthgrades ratings signify that Memorial Satilla Health is among the top 10% in the nation for clinical excellence in these specific areas of care.
The CMS hospital ratings are compiled from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey database, reflecting the direct experience of patients.
Pictured (l-r) are Environmental Services team members Daisy Anderson, Fred King, Dejha Smith, Tammy Crews, EVS Manager Patricia Carr, Annagail Westberry, Trenneth Holmes, Leah Butler, EVS Director Denver Allen, Franz Miles, Michael Parker, Jurrell Heard and Stephen Nall. SPECIAL PHOTO
