Critical access hospital in Littleton, NH
Littleton Regional Healthcare
600 St Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561 · (603) 444-9000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Littleton Regional Healthcare at a glance
Littleton Regional Healthcare is a non-profit critical access hospital in Littleton, New Hampshire (Grafton County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the New Hampshire average of 3.2.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 137 minutes in the ER, better than the New Hampshire median of 168 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Grafton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 301302
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 73.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 210 | 400 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 137 min | 168 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 50% | 59.6% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 86.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.9% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | New Hampshire avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.9% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.4% | 17.9% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.5% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Littleton Regional Healthcare's rating?
Littleton Regional Healthcare has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New Hampshire hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Littleton Regional Healthcare?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 137 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New Hampshire median is 168 minutes.
Does Littleton Regional Healthcare have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Littleton Regional Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Littleton Regional Healthcare is at 600 St Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561. Phone: (603) 444-9000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.