Acute care hospital in Wakefield, RI
South County Hospital INC
100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879 · (401) 782-8000
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
South County Hospital INC at a glance
South County Hospital INC is a non-profit acute care hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island (Washington County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Rhode Island average of 3.5.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 197 minutes in the ER, better than the Rhode Island median of 219 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 410008
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island 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) | 78% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,176 | 608 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 197 min | 219 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 3.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 58% | 62.4% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 64% | 79.2% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 11% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.8% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13.4% | 10.9% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.1% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.7% | 14.7% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.1% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18% | 20.4% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.25 | 0.94 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.35 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South County Hospital INC's rating?
South County Hospital INC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Rhode Island hospitals is 3.5 stars.
How long is the ER wait at South County Hospital INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 197 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Rhode Island median is 219 minutes.
Does South County Hospital INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is South County Hospital INC and how do I contact it?
South County Hospital INC is at 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879. Phone: (401) 782-8000.
About this data
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