Southcoast Hospitals Group
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 2.5% | 398 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 623 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.7% | 1,605 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 15.6% | 1,583 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.3% | 627 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.4% | 576 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 208 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 4,704 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.09% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Southcoast Hospitals Group a Good Hospital?
Southcoast Hospitals Group has a trust score of 73/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Fall River, 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, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Fall River
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
73 vs 57
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southcoast Hospitals Group a good hospital?
Southcoast Hospitals Group is an acute care hospital in Fall River, MA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Southcoast Hospitals Group located?
Southcoast Hospitals Group is located at 363 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720. Phone: (508) 679-3131.
What is the star rating for Southcoast Hospitals Group?
Southcoast Hospitals Group 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 Southcoast Hospitals Group have an emergency room?
Yes, Southcoast Hospitals Group provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 731 patients/yr | $41,770 | $16,320 | 61% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 716 patients/yr | $26,277 | $11,002 | 58% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 392 patients/yr | $34,952 | $13,838 | 60% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 304 patients/yr | $30,795 | $11,253 | 63% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 203 patients/yr | $56,416 | $16,911 | 70% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 177 patients/yr | $27,213 | $9,903 | 64% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 153 patients/yr | $24,813 | $9,817 | 60% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 151 patients/yr | $19,006 | $6,987 | 63% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 151 patients/yr | $17,957 | $6,950 | 61% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 147 patients/yr | $19,761 | $7,197 | 64% 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
- Bristol
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220074