West Mendip Community Hospital
📍 Glastonbury
Community hospital · founded 1916 · non-profit foundation
About
West Mendip Community Hospital serves the people of Glastonbury and the surrounding areas, providing a range of healthcare services in a comfortable and modern environment. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that focuses on individual needs and promotes well-being. The dedicated team at West Mendip Community Hospital comprises experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff. They work together to ensure patients receive the best possible care and support throughout their healthcare journey. The hospital prides itself on its friendly and approachable atmosphere, aiming to make every patient feel comfortable and cared for. West Mendip Community Hospital plays a vital role in the local community, offering a range of services designed to meet the healthcare needs of the local population. The hospital is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of the community, ensuring patients have access to the best possible care close to home.
- Legal name
- West Mendip Community Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 51 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 28 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Glastonbury
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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