Patients rank Speare Memorial Hospital among nation's best for nurse communication

PLYMOUTH — Speare Memorial Hospital has been named one of the nation's top hospitals for nurse communication by Becker’s Hospital Review, earning recognition for the exceptional care, compassion, and communication provided by its nursing team.

The recognition is based on patient experience data collected through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, the nation's standardized survey of hospital patients.

The rating reflects whether patients felt nurses listened carefully, explained information clearly, and treated them with courtesy and respect. Speare Memorial Hospital was one of only six New Hampshire hospitals to receive a five-star rating for nurse communication.

Nurses play a critical role in helping patients navigate their healthcare journey, from explaining treatments and answering questions to providing comfort during some of life's most challenging moments. Effective communication not only improves the patient experience but also helps build trust and supports better health outcomes.

In its latest rankings, Becker's Hospital Review recognized 567 hospitals nationwide that earned five-star CMS ratings for nurse communication and Speare Memorial Hospital was among those recognized.

Speare remains committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and fostering an environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare experience.

"Every interaction between a nurse and a patient is an opportunity to provide reassurance, education, and compassionate care," Meaghan Smith, chief nursing officer at Speare, said. "We're honored that our patients recognized our nursing team for making them feel heard, respected, and informed during their care."

The recognition reflects Speare's ongoing commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and ensuring every patient feels informed, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare experience.

Learn more at SpeareHospital.com.