Acute care hospital in Farmington, CT
John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032 · (860) 679-1145
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect at a glance
John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect is a government acute care hospital in Farmington, Connecticut (Hartford County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Connecticut average of 3.4.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 246 minutes in the ER, worse than the Connecticut median of 195 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 3.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Hartford County
- CMS Certification Number
- 070036
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 group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 66.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 68.4% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 895 | 847 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 246 min | 195 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 68% | 57.2% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 74% | 80.1% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 10.8% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 13.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8% | 8.1% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.2% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.5% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 14.7% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.01 | 0.94 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.52 | 0.32 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.94 | 0.81 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.48 | 0.68 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect's rating?
John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect has 3 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 John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 246 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Connecticut median is 195 minutes.
Does John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect and how do I contact it?
John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect is at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032. Phone: (860) 679-1145.
About this data
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