At least 82 percent of patients at these five hospitals responded on their surveys that nurses always communicated well. In New Jersey, the average is 77 percent, lower than the national average of 80 percent.
The figures are from CMS’ Hospital Compare website and represent HCAHPS scores collected from January 2015 through December 2015, the most recent data available.
Note: Hospitals with fewer than 100 completed surveys were excluded from consideration for this list.
1. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Campus (Atlantic City) — 83 percent
2. Inspira Medical Center Elmer — 83 percent
3. Kennedy University Hospital (Cherry Hill, Stratford & Washington Township) — 83 percent
4. Saint Peter’s University Hospital (New Brunswick) — 82 percent
5. Saint Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston) — 82 percent
Editor’s note: This listing was updated Dec. 29 to list all three Kennedy University Hospital locations, as they all operate under one license.
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