Hospitals in ZIP 02879 (Wakefield, RI)

The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospitals that serve ZIP 02879 in Wakefield, RI, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

Hospitals on record in ZIP 02879

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private South County Hospital INC Wakefield, RI 02879 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

What to weigh in ZIP 02879

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 02879, Wakefield, RI, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

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CMS data for ZIP 02879

The current data counts 1 hospitals in ZIP 02879; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC (non-profit).

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerSOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INCHospital4.0non-profit—0
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospitals in ZIP 02879?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospitals in ZIP 02879 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which hospital in ZIP 02879 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 02879, at 4.0 out of 5.
Who owns the hospitals in ZIP 02879?
Ownership on record for hospitals in ZIP 02879 is 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 02879?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 02879. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
What other ZIP codes near Wakefield have hospitals?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Wakefield in the current data.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

About the data

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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