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Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus is a medical facility located in Dover, DE. This hospital has been recognized for Stroke Care Excellence Award™.

54%

Patient Experience Rating

11% 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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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Stroke Care Excellence Award™

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

4 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
  • Respiratory failure following surgery
  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest

1 rating was better than expected

7 ratings were as expected

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

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

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Colorectal Surgeries

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

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

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

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

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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56%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

10% lower than the national average

54%

Would definitely recommend

11% lower than the national average

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%74%76%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%56%57%

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%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%75%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%56%58%

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%50%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%63%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Naini is a great professional with excellent bedside manners and sense of humor and care. The best characteristics in medical care! The staff is also caring and fantastic. I feel safe because of their knowledge and experience and also that they care about my wellbeing.

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Naini

Dr Brady listened and provided clear explanation of a path forward.

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Brady

Dr. Seifert is extremely polite, knowledgeable, patient and encourages her patients to ask questions.

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Seifert

Dr. Marelli is a awesome surgeon. My mom had a 5.5 aurda aneurism. With her having vascular dementia n 6 months later after her surgery she's doing AWSOME now.

Sharon Churchwell May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Marelli

Dr Naini was able to address my medical condition in a timely manner. I really appreciate all the support and guidance I received from her. I sincerely recommend her. Thanks!

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Naini

Location

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

640 S State St, Dover DE 19901

CallDirections

(302) 674-4700

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus located?

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus is located at 640 S State St, Dover, DE 19901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus has been awarded with Stroke Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus highly rated with patients?

56% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus score well in safety ratings?

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

How do I get in at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus profile..

How does Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

640 S State St

Dover, DE 19901

Directions

(302) 674-4700