Van Wert County Hospital

69%

Patients that would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

Van Wert County Hospital is a medical facility located in Van Wert, OH. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

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

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

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

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

  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

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

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

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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75%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% higher than the national average

69%

Would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

Van Wert County Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%85%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%83%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%76%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%61%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%91%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%51%52%

Van Wert County Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%73%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%77%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

All options and potential treatments were explained to me by the doctor. I felt like I was part of making the correct decision for the best outcome in solving my painful hip problem.

Mar 18 2024

Review for Dr. Smith

I found Dr.Edgerton to be friendly, knowledgeable, personal but very professional !!!

Paul W. Ford Jr. Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Edgerton

Dr. Edgerton repaired my shoulder and I’m very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend him to anyone considering having the shoulder surgically repaired.

Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Edgerton

Love when i see Alex. She is personable and don't rush you out. Only thing was my prescription was called in wrong.

Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. St Clair

He is very detailed in answering questions.

Mark A Blanchard Mar 09 2024

Review for Dr. Wieser

Location

Van Wert County Hospital

1250 S Washington St, Van Wert OH 45891

CallDirections

(419) 238-8627

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Van Wert County Hospital located?

Van Wert County Hospital is located at 1250 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Van Wert County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Van Wert County Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is Van Wert County Hospital highly rated with patients?

75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Van Wert County Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at Van Wert County Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Van Wert County Hospital profile..

How does Van Wert County Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1250 S Washington St

Van Wert, OH 45891

Directions

(419) 238-8627