Acute care hospital in Providence, RI
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905 · (401) 274-1100
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island at a glance
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island is a non-profit acute care hospital in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Rhode Island average of 3.5.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 234 minutes in the ER, worse than the Rhode Island 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
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Providence County
- CMS Certification Number
- 410010
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 63% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 70.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 503 | 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) | 234 min | 219 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 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) | 54% | 62.4% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 74% | 79.2% | 74.5% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.00 | 0.94 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.51 | 0.22 | 0.58 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 1.29 | 1.13 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island's rating?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island 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 Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 234 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Rhode Island median is 219 minutes.
Does Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island and how do I contact it?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island is at 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905. Phone: (401) 274-1100.
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.