

UConn John Dempsey Hospital
UConn John Dempsey Hospital is a medical facility located in Farmington, CT. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
12% higher than 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Spinal Fusion
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Carotid Procedures
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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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National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Michael
Dr. Michael and his entire staff consistently, over a long period of time have been so supportive and caring with my extreme dental anxiety. Additionally, when I was experiencing an emergency, Dr. Michael was incredibly responsive and genuinely concerned and helpful. I trust his expertise fully.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Michael
Excellent physician and excellent office to interact with. Every employee has been respectful, supportive and understanding. Healthcare provided is top notch, Dr. Nelson is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I wish there were more like her
Apr 28 2025
Review for Dr. Nelson
Dr. Ryan immediately put my 92 year old mother at ease. His bedside manner was comforting, proficient, and genuine. We were treated with the utmost kindness and respect and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Apr 28 2025
Review for Dr. Ryan
Check my leg where I had cellulitus, and the rash due to the antibiotic I was taking for the cellulitus. Very pleased with his evaluation of my conditions.
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Norwood
Location
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UConn John Dempsey Hospital located?
UConn John Dempsey Hospital is located at 100 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UConn John Dempsey Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UConn John Dempsey Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is UConn John Dempsey Hospital highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UConn John Dempsey Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UConn John Dempsey Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UConn John Dempsey Hospital profile..
How does UConn John Dempsey Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Every time I have been to see Dr. Michael I have been made to feel cared for & listened to. His experience is phenomenal & methods exceptional. I am a very nervous & anxiety prone patient who had traumatic dental events as a child. Seeing Dr. Michael & his staff is never anxiety provoking. I would...