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Rhode Island · Acute Care
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island ranks #1329 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #1329 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.
101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905 · Providence County · (401) 274-1100
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island ranks #1329 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1329 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 11 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain 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 Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island vs. Rhode Island and the nation
- Women & Infants Hosp…
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
4 stars
- Rhode Island avg
Rhode Island state average
3.5 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island rates above the Rhode Island average of 3.5 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Mortality 1 measure
Safety of care 5 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.57 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1 | Same as National |
| 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 | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.36 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.62 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.29 | Same as National |
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 | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| 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) | 0.351 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.651 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0 | Same as National |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.2 | 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 | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.04 |
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 Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island outside Rhode Island, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside RI (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside RI (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Rhode Island
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Rhode Island.
One of 12 Medicare-certified hospitals in Rhode Island, 6 are shown here.
Butler Hospital
Providence, RI
No rating Psychiatric
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
East Providence, RI
No rating Psychiatric
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Landmark Medical Center
Woonsocket, RI
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Newport Hospital
Newport, RI
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island ranks #1329 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island perform on quality measures?
1 of 11 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island have emergency services?
Yes, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Providence, RI. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island offer maternal health services?
Yes, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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