Located in the southwest corner of the state, Westerly is a community that offers a quality of life that's second to none. With a population of less than 25,000, its residents reap the benefits of small-town living, but also have proximity to urban areas like Boston and New York City. Westerly's 55 historic sites, along with its well-preserved downtown architecture, add to the cultural ambiance of the town. Residents enjoy rowing, swimming, ocean sailing, fishing and hiking, as well as seven miles of sandy beaches. For more than 90 years, Westerly Hospital has been providing residents of southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut with a full range of inpatient and outpatient services in a community hospital setting. Westerly Hospital, which was acquired by L+M Healthcare in 2013, is now part of Yale New Haven Health, a system that includes Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut and Northeast Medical Group. Westerly Hospital patients receive the finest quality treatment in the following areas of care: emergency, medical, surgical, radiology, laboratory and rehabilitative services. In addition, the hospital offers interventional pain management, wound care, an anti-coagulation clinic and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. All inpatient rooms are private. Westerly Hospital is a key economic driver in the region, employing more than 600 full and part-time clinical, professional, technical and support staff. The hospital also has more than 200 volunteers who provide vital functions in numerous departments.
