How many hospitals in Vermont are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?

As of April 2026, 33.3% of the 12 CMS star-rated hospitals in Vermont hold 4 or 5 stars (2 5-star, 2 4-star, 6 3-star, 1 2-star, 1 1-star). The mean rating is 3.25 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Vermont is 56.4 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

How does Vermont compare to the US average for hospital quality?

Vermont scores 56.4 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.25 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 33.3% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Vermont ranks 21 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Vermont?

Every Medicare-registered hospital has its own page on the CMS Hospital Care Compare website showing its overall star rating and its mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely-care results. Search by hospital name or ZIP code at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the interactive finder on this page to see how Vermont compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in Vermont

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for Vermont, April 2026, across 12 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

How good are the hospitals in Vermont, and how do they compare to the US average?

As of April 2026, 33.3% of the 12 CMS star-rated hospitals in Vermont hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.25 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 56.4/100 (US 55.1), ranking 21 of 49 states, per CMS Hospital Care Compare.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera US Hospital Quality IndexVermont 56.4 / 100Rank 21 of 49 states. The US average is 55.1. A transparent 0-100 summary of CMS star ratings adjusted for mortality and readmission outcomes.How this index is calculated

Vermont CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	2	16.7%
4 stars	2	16.7%
3 stars	6	50.0%
2 stars	1	8.3%
1 star	1	8.3%
Total rated	12	100%

Vermont vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	Vermont	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	56.4 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	3.25	3.21
4 or 5 stars	33.3%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	12	3,182

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State

In Vermont, of 12 CMS star-rated hospitals, 33.3% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 21 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

16.7%

2 hospitals

4-star

16.7%

2 hospitals

3-star

50.0%

6 hospitals

2-star

8.3%

1 hospitals

1-star

8.3%

1 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

56.4 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

3.25

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

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41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

Ratings are CMS’s own official star ratings, not Gera ratings. The distribution covers CMS star-rated hospitals only; hospitals without a published overall star rating are excluded. A rating can be several months old — always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals in Vermont are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 33.3% of the 12 CMS star-rated hospitals in Vermont hold 4 or 5 stars (2 5-star, 2 4-star, 6 3-star, 1 2-star, 1 1-star). The mean rating is 3.25 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Vermont is 56.4 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does Vermont compare to the US average for hospital quality?: Vermont scores 56.4 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.25 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 33.3% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Vermont ranks 21 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Vermont?: Every Medicare-registered hospital has its own page on the CMS Hospital Care Compare website showing its overall star rating and its mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely-care results. Search by hospital name or ZIP code at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the interactive finder on this page to see how Vermont compares before you choose.

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Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).