South County Hospital
South County Hospital is a medical facility located in Wakefield, RI. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
18% 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™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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 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
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
South County Hospital
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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Abbruzzese Jr
Dr Duque's follow-up visit to discuss my exam results and lab work was the most thorough and informative I have ever experienced. He explained the results and implications of my situation and condition in detailed but understandable terms along with his advice and recommendations for follow-up...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Duque
This was my first visit with Dr Migliori and she was great. Very informative and listened to my problems with my knees. I had two injections, one in each knee. I'm writing this the next day, and there is much relief already. Excellent care! Would recommend this doctor and practice anytime.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Migliori
I am in the beginning stages of planning for hip replacement.The staff is very in tune with treating with with what feels like one on one care. As busy as Dr Kay’s practice is I find that remarkable.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Kay
Dr Alford is experienced and highly skilled in his orthopedic field, especially Rotator surgery, dealing with mobility and pain. He does excellent surgery, very little pain, and minimal scarring, he’s also very caring and reassuring what his plan of care is , and the patient is always involved in...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Alford
Location
South County Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South County Hospital located?
South County Hospital is located at 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has South County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, South County Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is South County Hospital highly rated with patients?
83% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does South 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 South County Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades South County Hospital profile..
How does South County Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Abbruzzese is one of the best, and the office staff is kind and helpful.