Charlton Memorial Hospital
Charlton Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Fall River, MA. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Jawa
Dr Podkawa is truly a one of a kind physician he makes you feel comfortable during your visit he never rushes you out the door . It’s so obvious that that truly cares about his patients. My former PCP was a great guy and I thank him every time I see Dr Podkawa for recommending me to him when he...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Podkowa Jr
Dr.Rintels listens to his patient.He carefully reviews all medic records & new information .His expertise in the area of oncology is unmatched. Highly recommended.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Rintels
The visit to this appt was the worst. He talks down to me, he was rude, and he cut me off mid-sentence. He gave me possible life threatening news with no opening to even ask a question about it. The visit lasted literally 5 mins. and ended with him shaking my hand saying - Sorry it wasn't good...
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Lindsay
I was very happy with my visit to Dr. Ressler. She was both thorough and efficient. She treated me kindly and listened carefully. She asked questions I have never been asked by any medical professional. She even personally called me back with lab results. The facility itself was impressive, and...
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Ressler
Location
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charlton Memorial Hospital located?
Charlton Memorial Hospital is located at 363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Charlton Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Charlton Memorial Hospital has been awarded with Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Charlton Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Charlton Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Charlton Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Charlton Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Charlton Memorial Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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