South Shore Hospital
Overview
Patient Experience
Source: HCAHPS Survey - September 30, 2025
65% Rated the hospital 9 or 10 overall
68% Would definitely recommend this hospital
Patients rate discharge information above the national average. The area for the hospital to improve is quietness at night which trails the national average by 17 points.
Strength
Strength- Discharge information
Watch Area
- Quietness at night
Rankings for South Shore Hospital
National average- Communication with doctorsBelow average-3%77%. National average 80%
- Communication about medicationsAverage0%62%. National average 62%
- Care transitionAverage1%50%. National average 49%
- Communication with nursesAverage-1%79%. National average 80%
- Responsiveness of staffBelow average-3%58%. National average 61%
- Discharge informationAbove average3%89%. National average 86%
- CleanlinessBelow average-10%64%. National average 74%
- Quietness at nightBelow average-17%42%. National average 59%
Based on 888 completed surveys (22% response rate)
Physicians At South Shore Hospital
Showing 1-10 of 714 Physicians
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Specialties
714 practicing physicians across 56 specialties are affiliated with this hospital.
Awards
Conditions Treated at South Shore Hospital
We verify which conditions South Shore Hospital treats and which conditions they treat most often.
South Shore Hospital's Most-Treated Conditions:
Rankings are compared to the national average for similar hospitals.
South Shore Hospital treats Abdominal Pain more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital treats Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital treats Chest Wall Pain more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital treats Breathing Problems more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital treats Shortness of Breath more than most hospitals
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
- Altered Level of Consciousness
- Breathing Problems
- Chest Pain
- Chest Problems
- Chest Wall Pain
- Closed Head Injury
- Falls
- Flank Pain
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Headache in Children
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Joint Pain
- Lung Nodules
- Neck Strain or Sprain
- Shortness of Breath
- Shortness of Breath on Exertion
- Sinus Headache
Procedures Performed at South Shore Hospital
We verify which procedures South Shore Hospital performs and which procedures they perform most often.
South Shore Hospital's Most-Performed Procedures:
Rankings are compared to the national average for similar hospitals.
South Shore Hospital performs CT Scan more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital performs Chest X-Ray more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital performs Chest Fluoroscopy more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital performs Molecular Breast Imaging more than most hospitals
South Shore Hospital performs Breast Cancer Screening more than most hospitals
- Breast Cancer Screening
- CT Enterography
- CT Scan
- CT Scan of Liver and Biliary Tract
- CT Scan of the Abdomen
- CT Scan of the Brain
- CT Scan of the Chest
- CT Scan of the Head and Face
- CT Scan of the Pancreas
- CT Scan of the Pelvis
- Chest Fluoroscopy
- Chest X-Ray
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Emergency Care
- Extremity X-Ray
- MRI Test
- Mammogram
- Molecular Breast Imaging
- Open MRI
- Pancreas Scan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is South Shore Hospital located?
- South Shore Hospital is located at 55 Fogg Rd, South Weymouth, MA, 02190.
- What is South Shore Hospital's phone number?
- The contact number for South Shore Hospital is (781) 340-8000.
- Has South Shore Hospital won any recent awards from WebMD?
- Yes, South Shore Hospital has won 1 WebMD Choice award. The hospital received an award in the following category: WebMD Patient Choice.
- What specialties are available at South Shore Hospital?
- There are 714 practicing providers across 56 specialties working at South Shore Hospital. Top specialties include Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- How do I schedule an Initial Appointment at South Shore Hospital?
- You can call (781) 340-8000 to schedule an appointment at South Shore Hospital or you can call any of the providers listed under "Physicians At This Hospital".
- Does South Shore Hospital accept my insurance plan?
- To verify if your insurance is accepted, you can call South Shore Hospital at (781) 340-8000.
- How can I share my experience after visiting South Shore Hospital?
- To leave feedback about South Shore Hospital, you can use the "Write a Review" button or link on this profile. Submit your rating and comments about your visit. Your feedback assists other patients in selecting a hospital that meets their needs.