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Address
100 KENYON AVE
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitesouthcountyhealth.org
Facilities & services
100
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CT
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Restroom unisex Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 24 min of 444 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 48 min of 36 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 28,384 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.80 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.97 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.66 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
80% would definitely recommend
80%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
85%
Doctor communication
83% said doctors always communicated well
83%
Cleanliness
75% said the room was always clean
75%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Clinicians on staff
405
total clinicians
16
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 67
Radiology 18
Cardiology 17
Orthopedic surgery 17
Anesthesiology 10
Obstetrics / gynecology 8
Hematology / oncology 7
Neurology 5
Pulmonology 5
General surgery 4
Interventional cardiology 4
Interventional radiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at South County Hospital INC?

South County Hospital INC does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (401) 782-8000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Rhode Island.

Is South County Hospital INC open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of South County Hospital INC, call (401) 782-8000.

Where is South County Hospital INC located?

South County Hospital INC is located at 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI, 02879. Phone: (401) 782-8000.