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The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy ranks #3165 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- 0th pct.
- national percentile
- #3165 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.
133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY 12953 · Franklin County · (518) 481-2458
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy ranks #3165 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
- #3165 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 13 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 1-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% 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
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy vs. New York and the nation
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The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy
1 stars
- New York avg
New York state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy rates below the New York average of 2.8 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
Star-band quality profile for The University of Vermont Health Network-Al…
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 8 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 | 8.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | 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 | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
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) | 1.029 | 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 | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.8 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 2.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 44 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Peer sets for The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy outside New York, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside NY (1/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside NY (0 better here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy ranks #3165 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy perform on quality measures?
0 of 13 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy 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 The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy have emergency services?
Yes, The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Malone, NY.
How much does Medicare spend at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy, per episode vs. the national median.
Does The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy offer maternal health services?
Yes, The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy reports 4 maternal health measures.
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