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Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.381Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days7790Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.869Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.032Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.630Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8001Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.489Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.191Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.046Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit4.529Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures47Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.089Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.918Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures14Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.136Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.200Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.141Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days70279Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases3.813Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.787Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.246Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.737Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days66393Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases29.407Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases13Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.442Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national1291
Death rate for heart attack patients11.9Same as national173
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.1Same as national107
Death rate for heart failure patients10.4Same as national461
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.7Same as national495
Death rate for stroke patients13.2Same as national220
Pressure ulcer rate0.61Same as national4944
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications167.99Same as national38
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.16Same as national5519
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.38Same as national5615
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.26Same as national738
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.57Same as national197
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.26Same as national216
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.70Same as national774
Postoperative sepsis rate6.07Same as national189
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.65Same as national211
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.89Same as national865
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.05Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients55.1Not available110
Hospital return days for heart failure patients16Not available489
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients27Not available509
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national2099
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.9Same as national292
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12.2Same as national216
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.7Same as national216
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national371
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national110
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.7Same as national111
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.8Same as national489
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.6Same as national509

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating3863
Doctor communication - star rating3863
Communication about medicines - star rating2863
Discharge information - star rating3863
Cleanliness - star rating3863
Quietness - star rating2863
Overall hospital rating - star rating2863
Recommend hospital - star rating3863
Summary star rating3863

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumevery high
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination773435
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better123384
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better123361
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better11221
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen188076
Head CT results7818
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients7435
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing192396
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock34141
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle4551
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7722
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle63141
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9052
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy100195
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297182
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis991544

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital rated?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Lawrence & Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Lawrence & Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital located?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital is located at 365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320.
What type of hospital is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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