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Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus

Owned by Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc
Dover, DE • Hospital ID 080004

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
4h 54m
This is 1h 19m longer than the DE average
Ranked #6 of 6 DE hospitals for speed
Faster than 0% of DE hospitals
Patient safety record
29.9 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.3 complications per 1,000 procedures
80 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+10% More complications+18% Lower patient experience-5%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

2
Out of 100 (compared to other DE hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of DE hospitals
Average
Middle third of DE hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of DE hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

Other DE hospitals where patients typically wait less time:

Faster emergency rooms in DE
Hospitals in DE with shorter average emergency room wait times

Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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