Griffin Hospital
Griffin Hospital is a medical facility located in Derby, CT. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% 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™ (2022)
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
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
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
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Griffin Hospital
National Average
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 24 2025
Review for Dr. Carrese
I would recommend Dr. Kelly for surgery consultation. He is on time, caring and will always ask if you have any questions that he will take time to answer. That is important to me to know that I am included and heard when decision making regarding my healthcare.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Kelly
I have had the opportunity to work with Dr Lynch in numerous situation based on skeletal and muscular issues I have faced. In each case I have received a very clear understanding of the problem and the options before me in resolving the situation. Dr Lynch has never hesitated in bringing in...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Lynch
Dr. Barajas was extremely thorough and kind. She made an extremely scary diagnosis as easy and smooth as possible. I highly recommend her!!
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Barajas
Dr. Pinke was a total disappointment. He seemed completely out of it, like he wasn't even listening half the time. He prescribed me the wrong eye drops which ended up making my vision worse and causing terrible side effects. When I called the office to tell them, they brushed it off like it was no...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Pinke
Location
Griffin Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Griffin Hospital located?
Griffin Hospital is located at 130 Division St, Derby, CT 06418. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Griffin Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Griffin Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Griffin Hospital highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Griffin Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Griffin Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Griffin Hospital profile..
How does Griffin Hospital 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.
I very much appreciate a straight to the point approach and that is what I got. No dancing around. He told me like it is and what I am dealing with. Then we discussed options on how to make my situation better. I am looking forward to my appointment next week and to discuss my situation further.