Critical access hospital in Great Barrington, MA
Fairview Hospital
29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230 · (413) 528-0790
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fairview Hospital at a glance
Fairview Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (Berkshire County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.2.
93% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 113 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Berkshire County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221302
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 93% | 69.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 142 | 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) | 113 min | 219 min | 157 min | Better |
| 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) | 11.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15% | 13.4% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.5% | 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) | 20% | 22% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.7% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fairview Hospital's rating?
Fairview Hospital has 5 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 Fairview Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 113 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Massachusetts median is 219 minutes.
Does Fairview Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Fairview Hospital and how do I contact it?
Fairview Hospital is at 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Phone: (413) 528-0790.
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.