Vermont hospital star ratings
Every Vermont hospital with a Medicare (CMS) overall star rating, from 5 stars down to 1. Vermont ranks #23 of 50 states for hospital quality.
Average rating
3.25 stars
+0.04 vs U.S. U.S. is 3.21
Rated 4–5 stars
33%
4 of 12 hospitals
Rated 1–2 stars
17%
2 of 12 hospitals
How Vermont hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 12 rated hospitals in Vermont
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 8 other Vermont hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
Showing all 12 hospitals
| Hospital | CMS rating |
|---|---|
| Gifford Medical CenterRandolph Critical Access | |
| White River Jct VA Medical CenterWhite River Junction VA | |
| Fletcher Allen Hospital of VermontBurlington Acute care | |
| Northwestern Medical CenterSt Albans Acute care | |
| Brattleboro Memorial HospitalBrattleboro Acute care | |
| Central Vermont Medical CenterGraniteville-East Barre Acute care | |
| Northeastern Vermont Regional HospitalSt Johnsbury Critical Access | |
| Porter Hospital, INCMiddlebury Critical Access | |
| Rutland Regional Medical CenterRutland Acute care | |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical CenterBennington Acute care | |
| Copley HospitalMorrisville Critical Access | |
| North Country Hospital and Health CenterNewport Critical Access |
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How Vermont compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Vermont | 3.25 | 33% | 2 / 1 |
| #27 | Massachusetts | 3.20 | 39% | 9 / 2 |
| #30 | New Hampshire | 3.17 | 43% | 0 / 1 |
| #45 | New York | 2.77 | 26% | 20 / 21 |
Questions about Vermont hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Vermont?
2 Vermont hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Gifford Medical Center (Randolph), White River Jct VA Medical Center (White River Junction).
How does Vermont rank for hospital quality?
Vermont ranks #23 of 50 states. Its 12 rated hospitals average 3.25 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 33% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 17% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Vermont hospitals have a 1-star rating?
1 of 12 rated Vermont hospitals has the lowest 1-star rating, and 1 has 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 8 other Vermont hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the Vermont hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published July 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.
A star rating summarizes many measures and does not capture every service. Talk to your doctor about which hospital is right for your care. About the data. Not affiliated with CMS. For a medical emergency, call 911.