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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,772
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Glastonbury

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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