A majority of Dutchess County residents favorably rate the caliber of health care services in their community even though only 5% believe they are of excellent quality. 38% rate these services as fair or poor. Residents’ appraisal of community health care services parallel the opinions held by residents throughout the Mid-Hudson region.
There has been little change in the proportion of Dutchess County residents who are satisfied with the quality of health care services since 2002. A majority of residents assessed health care services in their community favorably five years ago, as well. Similarly, in 2002, 35% did not rate the quality of health care services positively.
