Norwalk Hospital
Owned by Northwell Health Systems, Inc.
Norwalk, CT • Hospital ID 070034
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 10m
This is 7m shorter
than the CT average
Ranked #12 of 26 CT hospitals for speed
Faster than 53% of CT hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
30.0 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.2 complications per 1,000 procedures
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions-2%
More complications+33%
Average patient experience0%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
46
Out of 100 (compared to other CT hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
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Top third of CT hospitals
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Below Average
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Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other CT hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in CT
Hospitals in CT with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Bridgeport Hospital 107 min
- Lawrence & Memorial Hospital 114 min
- Sharon Hospital 132 min
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital 142 min
- Windham Community Memorial Hospital 148 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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