Hospital Profile

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

298 Memorial Dr
Seneca, SC 29672
★★★☆☆
3/5 CMS Overall Rating
169
Licensed Beds
Acute Care
Hospital Type
489
Affiliated Doctors
Limited
Critical Care
1.1:1
Nurse-to-Bed Ratio
Data Source: Hospital data from CMS Hospital Compare (February 2026) and Provider of Services file (Q4 2025). Doctor affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. Quality measures are updated quarterly.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

Hospital Details

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital is a 3.00-star acute care hospital located in Seneca, South Carolina with 169 licensed beds. As a private non-profit, its revenue is reinvested into patient care and community programs. It maintains a limited teaching affiliation with a medical school.

Its 3-star CMS rating is at the national average — it meets baseline quality standards across key domains. 489 physicians are affiliated with this facility, and it provides emergency services. Its critical care footprint covers 1 of 8 unit types (Limited) with a 1.1:1 nurse-to-bed ratio.

Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Teaching Status Limited Teaching Hospital

Quality Ratings & Measures

CMS evaluates hospitals across five quality domains. Here's how Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital compares:

3
Overall Rating
of 5 stars
💔
Same as National
Mortality
0 of 5 better
🛡️
Better than National
Safety
1 of 7 better
🔄
Same as National
Readmission
0 of 7 better
😊
All 8 domains reported
Patient Experience
8 measures
💰
1.0000
Medicare Spending Index (MSPB)
Near National Avg

Quality data from CMS Hospital Compare. "Better than national" means statistically significantly better than the national average. Spending uses the CMS MSPB measure (Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary) index, where 1.000 is national average and values above/below 1.000 indicate higher/lower spending.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

The HCAHPS survey is a standardized, national survey of hospital patients. It measures how patients perceive their care — including communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and discharge information. Higher percentages indicate better performance.

MeasureScoreStar Rating
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean65%N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean11%N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean24%N/A
Cleanliness - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Cleanliness - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★☆☆ (3)
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well79%N/A
Nurse communication - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well4%N/A
Nurse communication - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★★☆ (4)
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well17%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well80%N/A
Doctor communication - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well4%N/A
Doctor communication - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★★☆ (4)
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well16%N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them60%N/A
Communication about medicines - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them22%N/A
Communication about medicines - star ratingNot Applicable%★★☆☆☆ (2)
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them18%N/A
Discharge information - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home14%N/A
Discharge information - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★☆☆ (3)
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home86%N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge14%N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge86%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand74%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand6%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand20%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them79%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them6%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them15%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect87%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect2%N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect11%N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)7%N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)21%N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)72%N/A
Overall hospital rating - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Overall hospital rating - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★★☆ (4)
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for75%N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for10%N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.15%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand77%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand6%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand17%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them76%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them4%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them20%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect86%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect2%N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect12%N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night62%N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night6%N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night32%N/A
Quietness - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Quietness - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★★☆ (4)
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital4%N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital69%N/A
Recommend hospital - linear mean scoreNot Applicable%N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital27%N/A
Recommend hospital - star ratingNot Applicable%★★★★☆ (4)
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects45%N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects33%N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects22%N/A
Summary star ratingNot Applicable%★★★☆☆ (3)
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge14%N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge86%N/A

Survey response rate: 17% (886 surveys completed). Data from 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025 .

Services & Specialties

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital offers the following services based on CMS Provider of Services data:

Emergency & Critical Care

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital offers 1 of 8 possible critical care capabilities, classified as Limited. Limited critical care (1–2 unit types) means this facility can stabilize patients but may need to transfer more serious cases. If you anticipate needing emergency or ICU services frequently, compare nearby alternatives in the nearby hospitals section.

🏥 Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Surgical Services

🏥 Inpatient Surgery
🏢 Outpatient Surgery
💓 Cardiac Catheterization Lab
👁️ Ophthalmic Surgery

Specialty Services

🤰 Obstetrics (OB)
👶 Neonatal Nursery
🧒 Pediatric Services
💉 Chemotherapy
🌬️ Respiratory Care

Service availability is self-reported by the facility. Confirm specific services directly with the hospital. Use our printable question list to prepare for the conversation.

Bed Count, Capacity & Staffing

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital has 169 licensed beds (169 Medicare-certified) with a nurse-to-bed ratio of 1.1:1. Higher ratios generally indicate more nursing staff per patient, which research links to better outcomes in medication errors, patient falls, and response times.

Bed Type Count
Total Licensed Beds169
CMS Certified Beds169
Staffing snapshot: 489 affiliated physicians • 182 registered nurses • 6 operating rooms

Doctors Affiliated with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

489 physicians are affiliated with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, including 83 surgeons. Doctor affiliations are sourced from CMS Physician Compare data and indicate physicians who have a formal relationship with this hospital.

489
Total Doctors
112
Procedural Specialists
83
Surgeons

Featured Affiliated Physicians

Kalpit H. Devani
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
NPI: 1649684077
Lance Mcleroy
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
NPI: 1508279332
Wesley B. Jones
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
NPI: 1750300398
Joseph R. Baber
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
NPI: 1952481632
Luis S. Lizardo Sanchez
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
NPI: 1922397017
Christopher J. Fyock
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
NPI: 1073738696

Showing 489 of 489 affiliated physicians. Doctor affiliations from CMS Physician Compare data.

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)

Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most important safety metrics when evaluating a hospital. These infections are acquired during a hospital stay, not the reason for admission. CMS tracks rates for specific infection types and compares each hospital to the national benchmark.

Infection TypeScore (SIR)vs. National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.175No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.456No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2162No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.912No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.046No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.423No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.214No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3035No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.002No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.332No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.034No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit3.314No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures59No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.488No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery0.672No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot AvailableNot Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot AvailableNot Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures42Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.320Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not Available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot AvailableNot Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.023No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.284No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days34591No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.159No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia0.463No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.026Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.514Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days33089Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases12.848Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.156Better than the National Benchmark

How to read this: "Better than national" means the hospital's infection rate is statistically significantly lower than the national average — a sign of strong infection-control protocols (hand hygiene, sterilization, catheter management). "Worse than national" may warrant asking the hospital about their improvement initiatives.

Infection data reported to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

Complications & Deaths

CMS tracks post-surgical complications and mortality rates for common procedures and conditions (heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, hip/knee replacement, and more). These measures reflect how patients actually fare at this hospital compared to the national average.

MeasureScorePatientsvs. National
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.953No Different Than the National Rate
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.71,003No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for heart attack patients1143No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsN/AN/ANot Available
Death rate for COPD patients8.294No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for heart failure patients10.6290No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.9366No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for stroke patients12.1133No Different Than the National Rate
Pressure ulcer rate0.573,115No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications174.9726No Different Than the National Rate
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.183,894No Different Than the National Rate
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.323,797No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.17516No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.61144No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.61146No Different Than the National Rate
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.50552No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative sepsis rate5.81119No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.6997No Different Than the National Rate
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.21425No Different Than the National Rate
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.01N/ANo Different Than the National Value

What to consider: A "worse than national" rating on mortality or complications is a serious signal — particularly for elective procedures where you have time to choose a facility. For emergency care, proximity and speed often outweigh these metrics. Ask the hospital about their outcomes for your specific procedure.

Readmissions & Unplanned Hospital Visits

A readmission means a patient returned to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. High readmission rates can signal gaps in discharge planning, patient education, or follow-up care coordination. CMS penalizes hospitals with excess readmissions through the HRRP.

MeasureScorePatientsvs. National
Hospital return days for heart attack patientsN/A0Number of Cases Too Small
Hospital return days for heart failure patients2326Average Days per 100 Discharges
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients19.4377More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.31,558No Different Than the National Rate
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.51,206No Different Than the National Rate
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyN/A0Not Available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyN/A0Not Available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1262No Different than expected
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.728No Different Than the National Rate
Rate of readmission for CABGN/A0Not Available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.199No Different Than the National Rate
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.2326No Different Than the National Rate
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.954No Different Than the National Rate
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.5377No Different Than the National Rate

What to ask: If this hospital has higher-than-average readmission rates, ask about their discharge process — do they provide follow-up appointments, medication reconciliation, and clear care instructions before you leave?

Nearby Hospitals

If Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital isn't in your Medicare plan's network — or you want to compare quality ratings before a procedure — these are the closest alternatives within 50 miles:

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc

19.7 miles
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Lavonia, GA · 56 beds

Cannon Memorial Hospital

20.1 miles
Not Rated N/A
Pickens, SC · 55 beds

Stephens County Hospital

21.7 miles
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Toccoa, GA · 99 beds

Anmed Health

23.2 miles
★★★★☆ 4/5
Anderson, SC · 533 beds

Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital

23.8 miles
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Easley, SC · 109 beds

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

26.8 miles
Not Rated N/A
Clayton, GA · 25 beds

Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital

28.2 miles
Not Rated N/A
Anderson, SC · 200 beds

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

29.3 miles
Not Rated N/A
Highlands, NC · 25 beds

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

32.3 miles
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Demorest, GA · 53 beds

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

33.6 miles
★★★★☆ 4/5
Greenville, SC · 845 beds

Shriners Hospitals For Children

33.7 miles
Not Rated N/A
Greenville, SC · 50 beds

St Francis-Downtown

33.7 miles
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Greenville, SC · 245 beds

Springbrook Behavioral Health System

36.1 miles
Not Rated N/A
Travelers Rest, SC · 62 beds

Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

39 miles
★★★★☆ 4/5
Greenville, SC · 72 beds

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

39.8 miles
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Brevard, NC · 25 beds

Angel Medical Center

40.4 miles
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Franklin, NC · 25 beds

Elbert Memorial Hospital

40.7 miles
Not Rated N/A
Elberton, GA · 25 beds

Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

41.7 miles
★★★★☆ 4/5
Simpsonville, SC · 43 beds

Pelham Medical Center

45.1 miles
★★★★★ 5/5
Greer, SC · 48 beds

Carolina Ctr For Behavioral Health,The

46.3 miles
Not Rated N/A
Greer, SC · 138 beds

Chatuge Regional Hospital

46.8 miles
Not Rated N/A
Hiawassee, GA · 25 beds

Harris Regional Hospital

49.2 miles
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Sylva, NC · 86 beds

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Location & Directions

Address: 298 Memorial Dr, Seneca, SC 29672
Phone: (864) 482-3100

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What to Do with This Information

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  • Check network status: Before choosing this hospital, verify it's in-network for your Medicare Advantage plan. Out-of-network care can cost significantly more.
  • Ask about specific outcomes: If you're considering an elective procedure, ask the hospital for their outcomes data on that specific surgery — not just overall ratings.
  • Compare nearby options: Use the nearby hospitals section above to compare quality scores across facilities in the area.
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Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital: Common Questions

What does a 3-star rating mean for Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital?

CMS rates hospitals on a 1-to-5 star scale based on quality measures across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care. A 3-star rating means this hospital meets the national average across these domains. The rating is updated quarterly by CMS.

Does Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital operates an emergency department.

How many doctors are affiliated with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital?

489 physicians are affiliated with this hospital according to CMS Physician Compare data. This includes 83 surgeons.

Does Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital accept Medicare?

Yes. All hospitals listed on Medicare Hospital Compare are Medicare-certified facilities. However, whether this hospital is in-network for your specific Medicare Advantage plan depends on your plan's provider network. Check your plan documents or call your insurer to verify.

How many beds does Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital have?

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital has 169 licensed beds. Bed count is an indicator of hospital capacity — larger hospitals often offer more specialized services.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All data is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) databases: Hospital Compare for quality measures and star ratings, Provider of Services for beds and services, and Physician Compare for doctor affiliations. Data is updated quarterly. Read our full methodology →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward is the founder of InsuranceDataNow.org and reviews all hospital quality data and methodology for accuracy. Every hospital profile — including the CMS quality measures, infection rates, and doctor affiliations on this page — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org.

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Data sources: CMS Hospital Compare (February 2026), Provider of Services (Q4 2025), CMS Physician Compare, CDC NHSN. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the hospital. Read our full methodology →

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