South County Hospital Inc
Owned by South County Hospital Healthcare System
Wakefield, RI • Hospital ID 410008
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 32m
This is 8m shorter
than the RI average
Ranked #4 of 10 RI hospitals for speed
Faster than 60% of RI hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
25.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.1 complications per 1,000 procedures
88 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-5%
More complications+10%
Better patient experience+3%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
62
Out of 100 (compared to other RI hospitals)
Good 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.
Above Average
Top third of RI hospitals
Top third of RI hospitals
Average
Middle third of RI hospitals
Middle third of RI hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of RI hospitals
Bottom third of RI hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other RI hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in RI
Hospitals in RI with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Westerly Hospital 132 min
- Newport Hospital 192 min
- Our Lady of Fatima Hospital 193 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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