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Framingham Union Hospital

Framingham Union Hospital is a medical facility located in Framingham, MA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™.

44%

Patient Experience Rating

20% lower than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery

12 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™

2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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44%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

21% lower than the national average

44%

Would definitely recommend

20% lower than the national average

Framingham Union Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%70%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%66%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%45%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%48%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%81%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%39%47%

Framingham Union Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%39%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%52%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Very professional and thorough . Highly recommend

Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Simosa

Best MD I have ever had. Dr. Buchanan is everything an MD should be and more.

Ray Phillips Mar 21 2024

Review for Dr. Buchanan

I have been a patient for 12 years, He always treats me with respect, and an excellent doctor, I have no words to describe it, I just have to say thank you, may God continue to bless, Thank you very much from my Heart!

Marcos M Zecchin Mar 20 2024

Review for Dr. Chakraborty

Dr Tobert is a kind. Intelligent caring person. He was able to quickly assess treat and fix my problem. He treated me as though I was in my 40’s not 80. He listened carefully and encouraged me to fix the problem. I felt heard and valued as a person. He fixed the problem. What a kind knowledgeable...

Dr Carole Olson Mar 19 2024

Review for Dr. Tobert

Kathleen was wonderful. I felt safe and comfortable while having my treatment. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend and will be returning!

Mar 19 2024

Review for Dr. Hein

Location

Framingham Union Hospital

115 Lincoln St Fl 3, Framingham MA 01702

CallDirections

(508) 383-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Framingham Union Hospital located?

Framingham Union Hospital is located at 115 Lincoln St Fl 3, Framingham, MA 01702. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Framingham Union Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Framingham Union Hospital has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ in the past two years.

Is Framingham Union Hospital highly rated with patients?

44% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Framingham Union Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Framingham Union Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Framingham Union Hospital profile..

How does Framingham Union Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

115 Lincoln St Fl 3

Framingham, MA 01702

Directions

(508) 383-1000