William W Backus Hospital
General Acute Care Hospital
Healthcare Access Near William W Backus Hospital
ZIP code 06360 • Norwich, Connecticut
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View full health score report for ZIP 06360Quick Facts
Location
326 Washington St, Norwich, Connecticut, 06360
Condition Relevance
Based on facility type, these are the relevant healthcare access scores for ZIP 06360
Insurance & Accessibility
Nearby General Acute Care Hospital
General Acute Care Hospital near Norwich
Community Demographics
A snapshot of ZIP 06360 • Norwich, Connecticut
15
People Score
25
Provider Score
83
Hospital Score
6
Travel Score
About William W Backus Hospital
William W Backus Hospital is a general acute care hospital located in Norwich, Connecticut operating 213 staffed beds with a 24-hour emergency department. The profile below combines data from CMS Hospital Compare, Care Compare, the HCAHPS patient-experience survey, and CMS's 30-day outcome measures — cross-referenced against the CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score for the surrounding ZIP code.
William W Backus Hospital is located in ZIP 06360 (Norwich, Connecticut). See the full CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score for this area — including provider density, specialist access, social-determinant barriers, and transportation infrastructure — on the ZIP 06360 score page.
Frequently asked questions about William W Backus Hospital
- What kind of hospital is William W Backus Hospital?
- William W Backus Hospital is a general acute care hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. The facility operates 213 staffed beds. It operates a 24-hour emergency department.
- What is William W Backus Hospital's CMS rating?
- CMS's overall star rating for William W Backus Hospital is 4 out of 5. This rating combines patient-experience survey responses (HCAHPS), 30-day readmission and mortality rates, timely and effective care measures, and hospital-acquired condition rates. It's one of several quality signals on this page — ratings shift quarterly as new CMS data is released.
- Does William W Backus Hospital have an emergency room?
- Yes. William W Backus Hospital operates a 24-hour emergency department. For life-threatening emergencies always call 911 rather than self-navigating to a specific facility.
- Where is William W Backus Hospital located?
- William W Backus Hospital is located at 326 WASHINGTON ST, Norwich, Connecticut 06360. Phone: 8608898331.
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