Complications & Deaths Measures
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Vermont · Critical Access
North Country Hospital and Health Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), North Country Hospital and Health Center ranks #3114 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th pct.
- national percentile
- #3114 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855 · Orleans County · (802) 334-7331
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), North Country Hospital and Health Center ranks #3114 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 0th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #3114 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 13 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 2 to 1 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where North Country Hospital and Health Center sits among rated US hospitals
1 Among the lowest in the bottom 1% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
North Country Hospital and Health Center vs. Vermont and the nation
- North Country Hospit… 1
North Country Hospital and Health Center
1 stars
- Vermont avg
Vermont state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, North Country Hospital and Health Center rates below the Vermont average of 3.3 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%
1 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for North Country Hospital and Health Center
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 13 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 18.9 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 24.7 | Worse than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.3 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 5 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 5 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 1.258 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.1 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 92.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 2.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for North Country Hospital and Health Center outside Vermont, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside VT (1/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside VT (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Vermont
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Vermont.
One of 16 Medicare-certified hospitals in Vermont, 6 are shown here.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Brattleboro, VT
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, VT
No rating Psychiatric
Central Vermont Medical Center
Barre, VT
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Copley Hospital
Morrisville, VT
2/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Gifford Medical Center
Randolph, VT
5/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Grace Cottage Hospital
Townshend, VT
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does North Country Hospital and Health Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, North Country Hospital and Health Center ranks #3114 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for North Country Hospital and Health Center?
North Country Hospital and Health Center has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does North Country Hospital and Health Center perform on quality measures?
3 of 13 compared measures rate worse than national at North Country Hospital and Health Center (elevated worse-share tercile); 0 rate better (sparse).
What do patients say about North Country Hospital and Health Center?
North Country Hospital and Health Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at North Country Hospital and Health Center?
North Country Hospital and Health Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does North Country Hospital and Health Center have emergency services?
Yes, North Country Hospital and Health Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is North Country Hospital and Health Center?
North Country Hospital and Health Center is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Newport, VT.
How much does Medicare spend at North Country Hospital and Health Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for North Country Hospital and Health Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does North Country Hospital and Health Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, North Country Hospital and Health Center reports 4 maternal health measures.