Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Newton - Wellesley Hospital is a medical facility located in Newton, MA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
15% higher 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceNewton - Wellesley Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Elliot Entis Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Quinn
I delayed shoulder surgery for years out of fear and my need to find the right Orthopedist to whom I would entrust my care. I needed to feel comfortable with my surgeon and confident in my choice. From my initial visit, I knew I would be in the best hands with Dr. Gill. He was person first...
Tammy C. Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Gill
I found Dr Curtis very patient and trustworthy. As I’m beginning thisJourney of Rotator Cuff Surgery, I’mconfident in Dr. Curtis’s abilities andDepth of knowledge. I know everything is easier when I have complete trust in my Surgeon
Carol Meehan Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Curtis
He has incredible knowledge and patience. A radical prostatectomy is major operation. In my case, I had a couple of other issues related to my prostate. He cleared them up with a single operation. I was expecting to experience a lot of bleeding after my operation. I exhibited hardly any at all....
Carl A. Panza Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Dahl
Surgery after bike accident on a complicated eye went very well. My CT doctor did not even want to try. Cannot imagine talent, skills, experience, effort Dr Eliot applies to his work
Raisa roginsky Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Eliott
Location
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newton - Wellesley Hospital located?
Newton - Wellesley Hospital is located at 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Newton - Wellesley Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Newton - Wellesley Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is Newton - Wellesley Hospital highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Newton - Wellesley Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Newton - Wellesley Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Newton - Wellesley Hospital profile..
How does Newton - Wellesley Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Quinn performed a lateral partial knee replacement for me on Dec 18, 2023. Following the procedure my experience was far better than I expected: I never required crutches or any other support; pain was moderate at worst and for only 24 to 48 hours. PT at home lasted 6days; I began driving by the...