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Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford is a medical facility located in Medford, MA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ and America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™.

61%

Patient Experience Rating

3% 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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Hospital Quality Awards

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery

10 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

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

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than 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

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As 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

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As 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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61%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

4% lower than the national average

61%

Would definitely recommend

3% lower than the national average

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%73%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%73%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%52%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%45%47%

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%48%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%56%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

His knowledge about my meningioma. His clear explanation of MRI results with treatment options of my own choice. His very pleasant manner.

Excellent Neurosurgeon! Mar 09 2024

Review for Dr. Heilman

My recent experience at the OBGYN has been extremely disappointing and unprofessional. From the doctor to the nurses and very rude front desk staff, I have encountered rudeness and lack of professionalism. My appointment has been canceled twice, and when I did meet with a nurse for my first...

D. Mar 06 2024

Review for Dr. Bjork

Recently had Dr Blau preform hernia surgery. He and his staff are the best from getting the appointment, explaining the procedure and what to expect during recovery. From the first visit on he is just an absolute professional and great person. Thanks Dr Blau

Feb 28 2024

Review for Dr. Blau

I have had a chronic disease for 30ish years and have seen many different doctors throughout my life. I seek care elsewhere when I feel I need to. That said I’ve been seeing Dr. Telford for a few years and am beyond thrilled with her care! She listens extremely well and considers my opinions and...

Bearsnacks Feb 28 2024

Review for Dr. Telford

Every step of the way with her and her team was fantastic. The surgical procedure I had has improved numerous facets of my life and she did an amazing job making me well-informed. Even with immense familial history with anesthesia, the anesthesiologist took great care and made me comfortable....

Feb 21 2024

Review for Dr. Shah

Location

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

170 Governors Ave, Medford MA 02155

CallDirections

(781) 285-3554

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford located?

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford is located at 170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford has been awarded with America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ and America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ in the past two years.

Is Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford highly rated with patients?

61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford?

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How does Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

170 Governors Ave

Medford, MA 02155

Directions

(781) 285-3554