Hospitals in Vermont
Our directory lists 17 hospitals in Vermont, in 12 counties and 16 cities and towns. They include 8 critical access hospitals (47%), 6 acute care hospitals (35%) and 2 psychiatric hospitals (12%). 15 report emergency services to Medicare. 12 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.3 stars. The median Vermont hospital reports patients spending 175 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Brattleboro has the most listings of any city in the state, with 2.
Featured hospitals in Vermont
- Gifford Medical Center44 South Main Street, Randolph · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- White River Jct VA Medical Center163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction · Emergency roomVA medical center
- Northwestern Medical Center Inc133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care111 Colchester Ave, Burlington · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Brattleboro Memorial Hospital17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Central Vermont Medical CenterBox 547, Barre · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Porter Hospital Inc115 Porter Drive, Middlebury · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- Rutland Regional Medical Center160 Allen St, Rutland · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Southwestern Vermont Medical Center100 Hospital Drive, Bennington · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital1315 Hospital Drive, Saint Johnsbury · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- Copley Hospital528 Washington Highway, Morrisville · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- North Country Hospital and Health Center189 Prouty Drive, Newport · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.
Hospital types in Vermont
Who owns Vermont hospitals
Highest-rated hospitals
- Gifford Medical Center44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- White River Jct VA Medical Center163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT · Emergency roomVA medical center
- Northwestern Medical Center Inc133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans, VT · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
Hospital emergency rooms
- Gifford Medical Center44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- White River Jct VA Medical Center163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT · Emergency roomVA medical center
- Northwestern Medical Center Inc133 Fairfield Street, Saint Albans, VT · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Brattleboro Memorial Hospital17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Central Vermont Medical CenterBox 547, Barre, VT · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Porter Hospital Inc115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- Rutland Regional Medical Center160 Allen St, Rutland, VT · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
Trauma centers in Vermont
Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.
Cities with the most hospitals
Hospitals by county
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in Vermont?
Our directory lists 17 hospitals in Vermont, across 12 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in Vermont have a 5-star rating?
2 hospitals in Vermont currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 4 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.
What is a critical access hospital in Vermont?
Vermont has 8 critical access hospitals. These are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and around-the-clock emergency care, certified under a Medicare program that supports hospital care in rural areas.
Are there VA hospitals in Vermont?
Yes. We list 1 VA medical center in Vermont. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Vermont?
Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.
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