River Hospital Clinics in Alexandria Bay, NY
Also known as River Hospital
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About River Hospital Clinics
River Hospital Clinics is a critical access hospital in Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 15 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Gouverneur Hospital, about 22 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend89%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1085%
- Completed surveys73
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
44.33730, -75.91998
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Frequently asked questions
Where is River Hospital Clinics located?
River Hospital Clinics is at 4 Fuller Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 in Jefferson County.
Does River Hospital Clinics have an emergency room?
Yes. River Hospital Clinics reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of River Hospital Clinics?
River Hospital Clinics does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is River Hospital Clinics a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for River Hospital Clinics. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the New York trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of River Hospital Clinics?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (315) 482-2511.
Would patients recommend River Hospital Clinics?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (73 completed surveys), 89% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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