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Heywood Hospital

Explore care at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

66%

Patient Experience Rating

1% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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65%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

1% lower than the national average

66%

Would definitely recommend

1% higher than the national average

Heywood Hospital

National Average

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%87%84%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%74%76%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%75%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%47%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%56%58%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%55%57%

Heywood Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%52%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%69%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

An unfortunate accident was made easier to deal with by the amazing staff and excellent treatment I received at the Newton Wellesley. Dr. Banaszek is great doctor with a terrific bedside manner. He did a great job fixing me up after explaining my injuries and my surgical options. The office is...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Banaszek Md Msc Frcsc

I would give Jie Yin a zero if I could. The front desk staff are the rudest people. If I was either of them, I’d be ashamed of my behavior and ashamed to work for Jie Yin. They do not care if they put someone’s life on the line. My insurance through no fault of mine is now out of network. I spoke...

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Yin

I had a freak fall off a stepstool that collapsed and landed on an uneven surface which burst a vertebrae and required a 5 vertebrae fusion complicated by ankylosing spondylitis. Three and a half months later I am pain free and healed. The procedure and recovery went exactly as Dr. Banaczek...

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Banaszek Md Msc Frcsc

Informed me of all my options and walked me through each step of the surgery. Answered all my questions and followed me each day post procedure. Told me the results of the procedure and what to expect till follow w. Great surgeon. Highly recommend

Apr 29 2025

Review for Dr. Nairus

the concern for the patient takes a second seat to bureacracy and issues with attentiveness and responsiveness

Apr 26 2025

Review for Dr. Fitzgerald

Location

Heywood Hospital

242 Green St, Gardner MA 01440

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(978) 632-3420

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Heywood Hospital located?

Heywood Hospital is located at 242 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Is Heywood Hospital highly rated with patients?

65% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Heywood Hospital score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

242 Green St

Gardner, MA 01440

Directions

(978) 632-3420