Acute care hospital in Bristol, CT

Bristol Hospital

41 Brewster Rd, Bristol, CT 06010 · (860) 585-3000

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Bristol Hospital at a glance

Bristol Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Bristol, Connecticut (Hartford County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4.

62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 190 minutes in the ER, close to the Connecticut median of 195 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Hartford County
CMS Certification Number
070029

How CMS scored this hospital

Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

Measure groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)050
Safety of care040
Readmissions071

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility64%Connecticut average66.4%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)64%66.4%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)62%68.4%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.1 / 5Worse
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.3 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better
Cleanliness (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.4 / 5Better
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 52.3 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys414847611

Emergency room

This facility190 minConnecticut average195 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)190 min195 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)3%1.6%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumemedium

Timely care

This facility47%Connecticut average57.2%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)47%57.2%63.8%Worse
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%80.1%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility10.8%Connecticut average10.8%U.S. average11.1%
Death rate for heart failure patients: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)10.8%10.8%11.1%Average
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)19.4%13.9%15.3%Worse
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)13.1%11.5%12.1%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)8.9%8.1%8.6%Average

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility22.6%Connecticut average21.2%U.S. average21.4%
Readmission rate after heart failure: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)22.6%21.2%21.4%Worse
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)17.3%17.7%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)21.2%20.2%19.9%Worse

Safety & infections

This facility1.12Connecticut average0.94U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.120.941.00Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.450.300.36Average

Other hospitals near Bristol Hospital

  1. John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect

    263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032 · 5.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Saint Mary's Hospital

    56 Franklin Street, Waterbury, CT 06706 · 11.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. Hebrew Home and Hospital

    1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06117 · 11.8 mi

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    Not rated
  4. Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450 · 13.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Connecticut Childrens Medical Center

    282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106 · 13.4 mi

    Childrens · Non-profit

    Not rated
  6. St Francis Hospital & Medical Center

    114 Woodland Street & 500 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105 · 13.7 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bristol Hospital's rating?

Bristol Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Connecticut hospitals is 3.4 stars.

How long is the ER wait at Bristol Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 190 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Connecticut median is 195 minutes.

Does Bristol Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Bristol Hospital and how do I contact it?

Bristol Hospital is at 41 Brewster Rd, Bristol, CT 06010. Phone: (860) 585-3000.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.