South County Hospital Inc
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.5% | 481 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 32 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.8% | 223 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.6% | 232 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.3% | 100 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.9% | 74 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 863 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.25% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is South County Hospital Inc a Good Hospital?
South County Hospital Inc has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Wakefield, RI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South County Hospital Inc a good hospital?
South County Hospital Inc is an acute care hospital in Wakefield, RI with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is South County Hospital Inc located?
South County Hospital Inc is located at 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879. Phone: (401) 782-8000.
What is the star rating for South County Hospital Inc?
South County Hospital Inc has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does South County Hospital Inc have an emergency room?
Yes, South County Hospital Inc provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 92 patients/yr | $32,467 | $9,875 | 70% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 65 patients/yr | $42,359 | $14,428 | 66% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 51 patients/yr | $41,161 | $14,859 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $33,703 | $10,086 | 70% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $37,093 | $12,002 | 68% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $23,457 | $6,089 | 74% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $20,886 | $6,243 | 70% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 30 patients/yr | $36,225 | $7,673 | 79% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 30 patients/yr | $23,007 | $6,941 | 70% less |
REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITH CC 26 patients/yr | $67,709 | $27,810 | 59% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Washington
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 410008