South Shore Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 4.6% | 199 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.8% | 414 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 1,566 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 16% | 1,818 | Avg |
| COPD | 6% | 547 | Better |
| Stroke | 13.5% | 561 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 5,580 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.21% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is South Shore Hospital a Good Hospital?
South Shore Hospital has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in South Weymouth, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, copd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Shore Hospital a good hospital?
South Shore Hospital is an acute care hospital in South Weymouth, MA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is South Shore Hospital located?
South Shore Hospital is located at 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190. Phone: (781) 340-8000.
What is the star rating for South Shore Hospital?
South Shore Hospital has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does South Shore Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, South Shore Hospital provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Norfolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220100