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 Failure
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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 23 2025
Review for Dr. Buttaci
He could work on his bedside manner. My appointment felt rushed and my concerns were minimized. As a patient I felt like a number during my appointment. Primary care doctors are scarce in my area so I have to take what I can get -_-
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Petro
Incompetent and corrupt radiologist. He would rather let a small child suffer indefinitely than admit a mistake.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Fairchok III
Dr was thorough and knowledgeable. Did not push surgery only as last resort. Showed and explained xray
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Buttaci
Dr. Gerdemen is an outstanding physician. He treated my daughter for a sports-related injury and was knowledgeable, personable, and demonstrated excellent bedside manner. He was attentive, answered all of our questions, and engaged directly with my daughter to thoroughly assess her injury. He also...
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Gerdeman
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 11 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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First visit for a very painful lower back. X-ray shows lower spine compressed. No a pill pusher or quick to schedule needles. Script for PT and script for muscle relaxer. He is dealing with a lot. 75 year old with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Postherpatic neuropathy, over weight stubborn old lady so I...