Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
New Hampshire · Critical Access
Valley Regional Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Valley Regional Hospital ranks #2282 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #2282 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.
243 Elm Street, Claremont, NH 03743 · Sullivan County · (603) 542-7771
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Valley Regional Hospital ranks #2282 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2282 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 8 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 4 to 3 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 Valley Regional Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% 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
Valley Regional Hospital vs. New Hampshire and the nation
- Valley Regional Hosp…
Valley Regional Hospital
3 stars
- New Hampshire avg
New Hampshire state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Valley Regional Hospital rates below the New Hampshire average of 3.2 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 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Valley Regional Hospital
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 4 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 | 10.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 20.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 5.5 | 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)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
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) | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | 20.2 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 23.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -10.9 | Average Days 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 | 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 | 18 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Valley Regional Hospital outside New Hampshire, keyed to the sparse better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside NH (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside NH (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in New Hampshire
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in New Hampshire.
One of 27 Medicare-certified hospitals in New Hampshire, 6 are shown here.
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
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4/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
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2/5
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Catholic Medical Center
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4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Cheshire Medical Center
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4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Concord Hospital- Franklin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Valley Regional Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Valley Regional Hospital ranks #2282 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 Valley Regional Hospital?
Valley Regional Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Valley Regional Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 8 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Valley Regional Hospital (sparse better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Valley Regional Hospital?
Valley Regional Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Valley Regional Hospital?
Valley Regional Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Valley Regional Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Valley Regional Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Valley Regional Hospital?
Valley Regional Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Claremont, NH.
How much does Medicare spend at Valley Regional Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Valley Regional Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Valley Regional Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Valley Regional Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
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