State hospital quality · CMS Hospital Compare
Best CMS-rated hospitals in Vermont
According to PlainHospital's state average CMS-star ranking, Vermont ranks #23 of 54 states and territories by average overall star rating among rated hospitals (highest = #1).
- 17
- Hospitals
- #23 of 54
- Corpus placement
- 3.3★
- Avg (12 rated)
- 2
- Five-star
- 15
- With ER
Vermont vs all states by Medicare hospital count
Where this state's Medicare-certified hospital inventory sits among every tracked state and territory (inventory signal, not a quality ranking)
17 49th of 56 higher than 7 of 56 states
States and territories, banded by Medicare-certified hospital count
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Source CMS Hospital Compare · 2026-08-14
The state picture
According to PlainHospital's state average CMS-star ranking, Vermont ranks #23 of 54 states and territories by average overall star rating among rated hospitals (highest = #1). Among 12 rated hospitals, the state averages 3.3 of 5 stars.
- 3.3 / 5
- state average among rated (above 3.2 national)
- #23 of 54
- state corpus placement by avg star
- 2
- five-star hospitals
- 12 of 17 rated
- hospitals with a CMS overall rating
CMS star ratings are composite quality scores; 12 of 17 Vermont hospitals had enough reporting volume to receive one. Not medical advice.
Vermont hospital quality
Vermont averages 3.3/5 CMS stars across 12 rated hospitals (above the 3.2 national average), with 2 five-star facilities of 17 Medicare-certified hospitals.
PlainHospital ranks Vermont hospitals from CMS Hospital Compare overall star ratings (mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, timely care). Corpus placement: #23 of 54 states and territories by average overall star among rated hospitals. 12 of 17 facilities had enough volume to receive a star; the rest stay unrated. Not medical advice - open a hospital page for the measure-level detail.
CMS star-rating mix in Vermont
How 12 rated Vermont hospitals break down across the 1–5 star scale
- 5★ 2
5-star hospitals
2 hospitals
- 4★ 2
4-star hospitals
2 hospitals
- 3★
3-star hospitals
6 hospitals
- 2★ 1
2-star hospitals
1 hospitals
- 1★ 1
1-star hospitals
1 hospitals
What this shows 2 Vermont hospitals reach five stars; the state's 3.3-star average sits above the 3.2-star national mark.
What the Data Shows About Hospitals in Vermont
Vermont has 17 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. Of these, 15 facilities operate an emergency department, an important signal for communities that rely on nearby acute-care access. The statewide average CMS overall star rating is 3.3 out of 5 , calculated across the 12 of 17 hospitals with enough reporting volume to generate a composite rating.
At the top of the quality distribution, 2 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS overall rating in Vermont. The single highest-rated facility in the state registry is Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, currently listed at 5/5 stars. Star ratings are composite scores built from mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care domains, so a single number conceals meaningful per-domain variation that matters for specific procedures.
Showing 17 of 17 hospitals on this page (page 1 of 1). Hospital quality varies materially within a state, urban academic centers, rural critical-access hospitals, and specialty facilities report against different baselines, so comparing individual facility profiles before choosing planned care is more useful than relying on the statewide average alone. All figures reflect the CMS Hospital Compare release from , and nothing on this page is medical advice, consult a qualified clinician before making care decisions.
Top-Rated in Vermont
Highest CMS star ratings among Medicare-certified hospitals in Vermont.
- 🥇1 Gifford Medical Center ★★★★★
- 🥈2 White River Jct VA Medical Center ★★★★★
- 🥉3 Northwestern Medical Center Inc ★★★★
- 4 Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care ★★★★
- 5 Brattleboro Memorial Hospital ★★★
- 6 Central Vermont Medical Center ★★★
Compare Gifford Medical Center vs White River Jct VA Medical Center →
All Hospitals
Showing 1–17 of 17 hospitals
| Hospital | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro | 3 |
| Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro | N/A |
| Central Vermont Medical Center Barre | 3 |
| Copley Hospital Morrisville | 2 |
| Gifford Medical Center Randolph | 5 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital Townshend | N/A |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital Windsor | N/A |
| North Country Hospital and Health Center Newport | 1 |
| Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Saint Johnsbury | 3 |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc Saint Albans | 4 |
| Porter Hospital Inc Middlebury | 3 |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center Rutland | 3 |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington | 3 |
| Springfield Hospital Springfield | N/A |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care Burlington | 4 |
| Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital Berlin | N/A |
| White River Jct VA Medical Center White River Junction | 5 |
Hospital Quality in Vermont
Vermont has 17 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Of these, 2 have earned the highest 5-star overall quality rating, reflecting strong performance across mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care measures.
The average CMS star rating across the 12 rated of 17 Vermont hospitals is 3.3. 15 facilities have emergency departments, an important factor for communities that depend on nearby acute care. Hospital quality can vary significantly within a state, so comparing individual facility ratings before choosing care is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best hospital in Vermont?
The highest-rated hospital in Vermont is Gifford Medical Center in Randolph with a CMS star rating of 5/5. There are 2 five-star hospitals in the state out of 17 Medicare-certified facilities.
How are hospitals rated?
CMS rates hospitals on a 1-to-5 star scale based on quality measures including mortality, safety, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely care. In Vermont, the average star rating is 3.3 across rated hospitals.
How many hospitals are in Vermont?
Vermont has 17 Medicare-certified hospitals, of which 15 have emergency departments. 2 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS rating.
Data sources
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