Critical access hospital in Oak Bluffs, MA
Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC
One Hospital Road, First Fl, Wing 5, PO Box 1477, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 · (508) 693-0410
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
Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC at a glance
Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC is a non-profit critical access hospital in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts (Dukes County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.2.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 157 minutes in the ER, better than the Massachusetts median of 219 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Dukes County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221300
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) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 69.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 211 | 867 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 157 min | 219 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 84.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.6% | 13.4% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23% | 22% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 20.4% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.81 | 0.44 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC's rating?
Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 157 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Massachusetts median is 219 minutes.
Does Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC and how do I contact it?
Martha's Vineyard Hospital INC is at One Hospital Road, First Fl, Wing 5, PO Box 1477, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Phone: (508) 693-0410.
About this data
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