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Southern NH Medical Center

Southern NH Medical Center is a medical facility located in Nashua, NH. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

65%

Patient Experience Rating

Equal to the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

1 rating was better than expected

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

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

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

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

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

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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63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% lower than the national average

65%

Would definitely recommend

Equal to the national average

Southern NH Medical Center

National Average

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%60%57%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%88%84%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%71%76%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%50%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%51%58%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%74%75%

Southern NH Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%61%67%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%49%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr Barley is very thorough and never makes me feel rushed. He listens and asks questions. He has always made me feel that he is partnering with me to help me get through any problems I may have.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Barley

It's always a pleasure to see my favorite doctor. I always look forward to seeing her. Whatever I'm in for I'm always left feeling fulfilled after my appointment. She's simply the BEST.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Mahmudi

1 Her professional demeanor and genuine care in examining me and explaining findings2 Her reassurance to my wife in a caring manner which was very appreciated 3 Every minute that she spent with me was extremely satisfying and very important in my recovery and wellbeing. I cannot overemphasize my...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Miller

I've seen this provider at least 3 times. Each time he mentions something weight related despite me telling him initially that I have a history of eating disorders and I'm not there to discuss weight and that I have a separate provider for these issues. This time he said 'don't let your eating get...

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Prasad

The service was awesome. Dr. Casey had x-rays done and even had another doctor give his opinion about his ankle.He is very thorough and professional.

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Casey

Location

Southern NH Medical Center

8 Prospect St, Nashua NH 03060

CallDirections

(603) 577-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southern NH Medical Center located?

Southern NH Medical Center is located at 8 Prospect St, Nashua, NH 03060. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Southern NH Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Southern NH Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Southern NH Medical Center highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Southern NH Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Southern NH Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Southern NH Medical Center profile..

How does Southern NH Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.

Contact Us

8 Prospect St

Nashua, NH 03060

Directions

(603) 577-2000