Samaritan Medical Center
Samaritan Medical Center is a medical facility located in Watertown, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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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Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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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
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
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
Prostate Removal Surgery
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
Samaritan 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
Aug 29 2024
Review for Dr. Housel
I was excited, but apprehensive to have cataract surgery. Dr. Costello earned my trust with his knowledge of the laser process and lens implantation, as well as, his positive personality. The surgery facility and staff were highly professional, good natured, and kind in all areas of the process from...
Aug 24 2024
Review for Dr. Costello
Dr.Costello was wonderful, explained everything to me before surgery. Had to have cataract removal in one eye. I will definitely be going back to him for the other eye surgery. The staff is friendly and understanding. Great experience, highly recommend
Aug 23 2024
Review for Dr. Costello
Excellent as always. He is intelligent, compassionate and an excellent listener
James M Armillotti Aug 22 2024
Review for Dr. Fountzilas
Dr A has been my doctor for both of my pregnancies and this time she saved my daughter’s life. I went in for my scheduled 36 week prenatal appointment. She did an exam and noticed that my daughter was not head down. Rather than her waiting for me to see my high risk doctor she sent me for and ultra...
Heather Kelting Aug 18 2024
Review for Dr. Abougou
Location
Samaritan Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samaritan Medical Center located?
Samaritan Medical Center is located at 830 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Samaritan Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Samaritan Medical Center has been awarded with Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Samaritan Medical Center highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Samaritan 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 Samaritan Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Samaritan Medical Center profile..
How does Samaritan Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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All staff members are friendly and attentive. They are well experienced in their field. Always willing to answer any questions.