Hospitals with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate in Rhode Island
Rate of pressure ulcers (bedsores) acquired during hospitalization. Lower rates indicate better nursing care and patient monitoring during recovery.
11 hospitals reportingin Rhode IslandLower score = Better
Rhode Island — Pressure Ulcer Rate at a Glance
0.54per 1,000
Rhode Island Average
0.61per 1,000
US National Average
11
Hospitals Reporting
Rhode Island performs better than the US average for pressure ulcer rate. The state average (0.54 per 1,000) is 0.07 lower than the national average (0.61 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Rhode Island Hospital Rankings — Pressure Ulcer Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL | PROVIDENCE | 0.17per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | PROVIDENCE | 0.29per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | PROVIDENCE VA MEDICAL CENTER | PROVIDENCE | 0.30per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER | WOONSOCKET | 0.34per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | WESTERLY HOSPITAL | WESTERLY | 0.35per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL | NORTH PROVIDENCE | 0.37per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER | PROVIDENCE | 0.38per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 8 | WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND | PROVIDENCE | 0.60per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 9 | NEWPORT HOSPITAL | NEWPORT | 0.78per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 10 | KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WARWICK | 1.14per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 11 | SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | WAKEFIELD | 1.23per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |