Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
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% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 15% | 30 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.4% | 194 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15% | 242 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.8% | 140 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.7% | 86 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 581 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.81% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Bennington, VT, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center a good hospital?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Bennington, VT with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center located?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is located at 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT 05201. Phone: (802) 442-6361.
What is the star rating for Southwestern Vermont Medical Center?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Southwestern Vermont Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Bennington
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 470012