Cannon Memorial Hospital
Owned by Cannon Memorial Hospital
Pickens, South Carolina • Hospital ID 420011
How does this emergency room compare?
2h
Typical Emergency Room (ER) wait time
Ranked #5 of 52 South Carolina hospitals for speed
Faster than 90% of South Carolina hospitals
Strength: Faster ER waits than South Carolina average
Strength: Fewer patients return within 30 days
Faster emergency rooms nearby
Other South Carolina hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
What you need to know
Emergency Room (ER) wait time
2h
✓ 40m faster than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 2h 39m
Ranked #5 of 52
South Carolina hospitals for ER speed
Faster than 90% of South Carolina hospitals
To see how this compares across the country, view the
ER waits by state report or the
fastest ER hospitals report.
Patient safety record
21.4 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
Fewer readmissions-25%
More complications+11%
Badges compare this hospital to others in South Carolina.
Lower readmissions and complications are better; higher patient satisfaction is better.
How we rate hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in South Carolina. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions face different challenges—rural vs urban, teaching vs community hospitals, etc.
Better than average
Top third of South Carolina hospitals
Top third of South Carolina hospitals
About average
Middle third of South Carolina hospitals
Middle third of South Carolina hospitals
Below average
Bottom third of South Carolina hospitals
Bottom third of South Carolina hospitals
Understanding the terms
ER wait time (OP-18b): The official national measure of emergency room wait times—time from arrival until you see a doctor or nurse. Also called ED (Emergency Department) wait time.
Readmissions: When patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after medical procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys conducted by CMS. Higher scores are better.
When to prioritize speed vs safety
Life-threatening: Go to the closest ER
- Severe chest pain or trouble breathing
- Heavy bleeding or major injuries
- Stroke symptoms or seizures
- Severe allergic reactions
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Urgent but stable: Consider wait times
- Possible broken bones
- High fever or severe pain
- Deep cuts needing stitches
- Bad sprains or sports injuries
Compare nearby hospitals for faster care.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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