Acute care hospital in Bennington, VT
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT 05201 · (802) 442-6361
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
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center at a glance
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Bennington, Vermont (Bennington County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Vermont average of 3.3.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 202 minutes in the ER, worse than the Vermont median of 176 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Bennington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 470012
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 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 348 | 448 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 202 min | 176 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 60% | 60.3% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 83.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 12.4% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.5% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 16.2% | 13% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 9% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.2% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.81 | 1.18 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.09 | 0.84 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's rating?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Vermont hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 202 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Vermont median is 176 minutes.
Does Southwestern Vermont Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is at 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT 05201. Phone: (802) 442-6361.
About this data
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