Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 3.4% | 93 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.4% | 145 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.8% | 510 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.7% | 502 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.2% | 164 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.5% | 149 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 1,556 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.75% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wentworth-Douglass Hospital a Good Hospital?
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Dover, NH, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wentworth-Douglass Hospital a good hospital?
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an acute care hospital in Dover, NH with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Wentworth-Douglass Hospital located?
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is located at 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820. Phone: (603) 740-2580.
What is the star rating for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 216 patients/yr | $57,092 | $15,088 | 74% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 193 patients/yr | $31,101 | $9,553 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 137 patients/yr | $44,780 | $12,171 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 83 patients/yr | $33,989 | $9,700 | 71% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $30,508 | $6,319 | 79% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 61 patients/yr | $33,360 | $8,558 | 74% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 56 patients/yr | $31,277 | $6,738 | 78% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 54 patients/yr | $25,285 | $7,216 | 71% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $35,357 | $10,730 | 70% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $33,921 | $8,992 | 73% 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
- Strafford
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 300018