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NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL

1315 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT 05819

CMS Overall Rating

★★★★★3/5

Critical Access HospitalThis small rural hospital is not required to report all Medicare quality measures. Missing data does not reflect poor quality — it reflects small patient volumes.

About NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services: Yes
CMS Certification Number: 471303

Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer beds, designed to improve access to healthcare in rural areas. They receive special Medicare reimbursement.

How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs Vermont Average

3★vs 3.3★ avg

▼ Below Vermont average

vs Similar Hospitals

3★vs 3.2★ avg

▼ Below average for its type

Critical Access Hospitals

State Rank (Rated Hospitals)

#9of 12

Bottom half in Vermont

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

COPD Survival

8.9%

Same as national avg

Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.

Heart Attack Survival

12.2%

Same as national avg

Percentage of heart attack patients who died within 30 days of admission. Lower is better — fewer deaths means better care.

Heart Failure Survival

14%

Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Pneumonia Survival

19.3%

Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Stroke Survival

15.1%

Same as national avg

Percentage of stroke patients who died within 30 days. Critical for understanding a hospital's stroke care quality.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate

N/A

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate

0.00

✓ At or below benchmark

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate

N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate

0.00

✓ At or below benchmark

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Failure Readmission

19.3%

Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Pneumonia Readmission

16.2%

Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Timely & Effective Care

How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average

Blood Clot Prevention Rate

70%

▼ Worse than US average (82.18%)

Percentage of inpatients who received recommended blood clot prevention (VTE prophylaxis). Blood clots in hospitalized patients are one of the most common preventable causes of death.

Concurrent Opioid Prescribing

20%

▼ Worse than US average (15.02%)

Percentage of patients discharged with prescriptions for two or more opioids, or an opioid plus a benzodiazepine, at the same time. Lower is better — combining these drugs raises the risk of overdose.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for heart attack patients

$25,371

≈ Same as national avg

36 cases

Payment for heart failure patients

$19,359

≈ Same as national avg

79 cases

Payment for pneumonia patients

$17,933

≈ Same as national avg

85 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Nearby Hospitals

Other hospitals in SAINT JOHNSBURY and nearby ZIP codes in Vermont

NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER

RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

RUTLAND, VT 05701

★★★★★3/5

COPLEY HOSPITAL

MORRISVILLE, VT 05661

★★★★★2/5

CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER

BARRE, VT 05641

★★★★★3/5

VERMONT PSYCHIATRIC CARE HOSPITAL

BERLIN, VT 05602

Not rated

Other Critical Access Hospitals in Vermont

8 critical access hospitals in Vermont report to CMS — top rated shown first

See all 8 critical access hospitals in Vermont →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)?▼

Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds, located more than 35 miles from the nearest hospital. They receive special Medicare funding to keep rural healthcare accessible.

Why doesn't this hospital have a star rating?▼

Critical Access Hospitals are exempt from CMS star ratings because their small patient volumes make statistical comparisons unreliable. This is not a reflection of quality.

Are Critical Access Hospitals safe?▼

CAHs meet federal safety standards and are regularly inspected. For complex procedures, they often transfer patients to larger facilities — which is the right call for patient safety.

Why is some clinical data missing?▼

CAHs report fewer measures to CMS because their patient volumes are too small to produce statistically valid results. Missing data does not mean poor quality.

Should I travel to a larger hospital instead?▼

For emergencies, go to the nearest hospital. For planned procedures like joint replacement or cancer surgery, discuss with your doctor whether the procedure volume at a larger hospital would be beneficial.

How does NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL rank among hospitals in Vermont?▼

NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ranks #9 out of 12 rated hospitals in Vermont by CMS overall star rating. For context, the state average CMS star rating is 3.3.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.