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South Shore Hospital

Average3-Star CMS Rating

55 FOGG ROAD, South Weymouth, MA 02190

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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55 FOGG ROAD
South Weymouth, MA 02190

About South Shore Hospital

Hospital overview and services

South Shore Hospital is an acute care hospital in South Weymouth, MA, serving Norfolk County and the surrounding South Weymouth community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in South Weymouth can seek immediate care at South Shore Hospital's emergency department.

The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. South Shore Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the South Weymouth area.

When choosing a hospital in South Weymouth, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review South Shore Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyNorfolk
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Average

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

South Shore Hospital has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in South Weymouth, MA.

Above Average

Mortality

South Shore Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Average

Patient Safety

South Shore Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Below Average

Readmission

South Shore Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About South Shore Hospital

What is the CMS rating for South Shore Hospital?

South Shore Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does South Shore Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, South Shore Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is South Shore Hospital?

South Shore Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at South Shore Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with South Shore Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·