Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is a medical facility located in Bennington, VT. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% 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.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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
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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Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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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
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
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
Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Robertello
He explained the procedure during the consultation visit. Day of procedure went well; no complaints. All participating staff were friendly and supportive. Dr. Fisk explained what he saw when I was back in the post-procedure room, which I don't recall at all (of course, thanks to the anesthesia), but...
Apr 04 2024
Review for Dr. Fisk
As a long-standing patient of the office, I have experienced dismissive, patronizing, & even arrogant behavior from Dr. Stasior.For over a year, I have been dealing with an ongoing issue—a growth on my eye—that has caused me considerable discomfort. However, whenever I raised this issue with Dr....
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Stasior
Nine months later I am still dealing with what started with Dr Fisk, then was referred to a colon rectal specialist. After an initial surgery for a fistula, he referred me to the specialist. I've just finished with my second follow-up surgery to do, or undo, whatever Dr Fisk did or didn't do. Dr...
No confidence Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Fisk
He is so personable, caring, knowledgeable and always has time to spend with me.
Mar 26 2024
Review for Dr. Gardner
Location
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center located?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is located at 100 Hospital Dr, Bennington, VT 05201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Southwestern Vermont Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Southwestern Vermont Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Southwestern Vermont Medical Center profile..
How does Southwestern Vermont Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Although he maybe very experienced in cardiology, he does not spend time with his patients to explain procedures or courses of medications well. You rarely get an appointment with him in the office, but rather a nurse practitioner, who then communicates with him. There are time when you need to...