Critical access hospital in Lancaster, NH
Weeks Medical Center
173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 · (603) 788-4911
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Weeks Medical Center at a glance
Weeks Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Lancaster, New Hampshire (Coos County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 107 minutes in the ER, better than the New Hampshire median of 168 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Coos County
- CMS Certification Number
- 301303
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 73.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 63 | 400 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 107 min | 168 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86% | 86.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.6% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Weeks Medical Center
Littleton Regional Healthcare
600 St Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561 · 15.9 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★1Much below averageAndroscoggin Valley Hospital
59 Page Hill Road, Berlin, NH 03570 · 17.3 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below averageNortheastern Vermont Regional Hospital
1315 Hospital Drive, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819 · 22.3 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageUpper Connecticut Valley Hospital
181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576 · 29.3 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedCottage Hospital
90 Swiftwater Rd, Woodsville, NH 03785 · 34.7 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above averageMemorial Hospital, the
3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860 · 37.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Weeks Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Weeks Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Weeks Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 107 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Hampshire median is 168 minutes.
Does Weeks Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Weeks Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Weeks Medical Center is at 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584. Phone: (603) 788-4911.
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.