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Best CMS-rated hospitals in Virgin Islands
According to PlainHospital's state average CMS-star ranking, Virgin Islands ranks #54 of 54 states and territories by average overall star rating among rated hospitals (highest = #1).
- 2
- Hospitals
- #54 of 54
- Corpus placement
- 1.5★
- Avg (2 rated)
- 0
- Five-star
- 2
- With ER
Virgin Islands 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)
2 54th of 56 higher than 2 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, Virgin Islands ranks #54 of 54 states and territories by average overall star rating among rated hospitals (highest = #1). Among 2 rated hospitals, the state averages 1.5 of 5 stars.
- 1.5 / 5
- state average among rated (below 3.2 national)
- #54 of 54
- state corpus placement by avg star
- 0
- five-star hospitals
- 2 of 2 rated
- hospitals with a CMS overall rating
CMS star ratings are composite quality scores; 2 of 2 Virgin Islands hospitals had enough reporting volume to receive one. Not medical advice.
Virgin Islands hospital quality
Virgin Islands averages 1.5/5 CMS stars across 2 rated hospitals (below the 3.2 national average), with 0 five-star facilities of 2 Medicare-certified hospitals.
PlainHospital ranks Virgin Islands hospitals from CMS Hospital Compare overall star ratings (mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, timely care). Corpus placement: #54 of 54 states and territories by average overall star among rated hospitals. 2 of 2 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 Virgin Islands
How 2 rated Virgin Islands hospitals break down across the 1–5 star scale
- 5★ 0
5-star hospitals
0 hospitals
- 4★ 0
4-star hospitals
0 hospitals
- 3★ 0
3-star hospitals
0 hospitals
- 2★
2-star hospitals
1 hospitals
- 1★
1-star hospitals
1 hospitals
What this shows 0 Virgin Islands hospitals reach five stars; the state's 1.5-star average sits below the 3.2-star national mark.
What the Data Shows About Hospitals in Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands has 2 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. Of these, 2 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 1.5 out of 5 , calculated across the 2 of 2 hospitals with enough reporting volume to generate a composite rating.
At the top of the quality distribution, 0 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS overall rating in Virgin Islands. The single highest-rated facility in the state registry is Roy Lester Schneider Hospital,the in St Thomas, currently listed at 2/5 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 2 of 2 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 Virgin Islands
Highest CMS star ratings among Medicare-certified hospitals in Virgin Islands.
Compare Roy Lester Schneider Hospital,the vs Gov Juan F Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr →
All Hospitals
Showing 1–2 of 2 hospitals
| Hospital | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gov Juan F Luis Hospital & Medical Ctr St Croix | 1 |
| Roy Lester Schneider Hospital,the St Thomas | 2 |
Hospital Quality in Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands has 2 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star rating data helps patients compare hospitals on mortality, safety, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely care.
The average CMS star rating across the 2 rated of 2 Virgin Islands hospitals is 1.5. 2 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 Virgin Islands?
The highest-rated hospital in Virgin Islands is Roy Lester Schneider Hospital,the in St Thomas with a CMS star rating of 2/5. There are 0 five-star hospitals in the state out of 2 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 Virgin Islands, the average star rating is 1.5 across rated hospitals.
How many hospitals are in Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands has 2 Medicare-certified hospitals, of which 2 have emergency departments. 0 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS rating.
Data sources
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