Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Onancock, VA. 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.
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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
Appendectomy
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Pacemaker Procedures
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Hysterectomy
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C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
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Stroke
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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 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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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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 16 2025
Review for Dr. Schult
Dr. Waring was kind, friendly and receptive from the moment she walked into my exam room. She spent a good deal of time listening to my concerns and addressed each one without making me feel rushed in any way. Prior to my physical exam, she explained to me in detail what she was going to do so there...
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Waring
Very cordial, professional, & personable. Provided some info I was unaware of. And looking forward to getting my cataract surgery done.
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Tompkins
Dr Dowd was interested in helping with some damage I did to my knee after total knee replacement. I was satisfied with his exam and our plan to reduce my pain.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Dowd
Location
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital located?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital is located at 20480 Market St, Onancock, VA 23417. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I think the thing that first got my attention was that he cared very much about my condition. He was thoughtful, intelligent, patient with me and my many questions. There was no rush. He immediately scheduled breathing tests and informed me of the results within hours. I am and will be under his...