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At a glance

Littleton Regional Healthcare carries a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days126Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.035Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days651Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.425Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.039Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures8Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.062Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2677Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.055Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2677Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases0.752Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)—Not available

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.5Same as national200
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients10.5Same as national30
Death rate for heart failure patients14.4Same as national29
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.4Same as national53
Death rate for stroke patients14.7Same as national27
Pressure ulcer rate—Not available—
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate—Not available—
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate—Not available—
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate—Not available—
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate—Not available—
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate—Not available—
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite—Not available—

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients8.1Not available44
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-12.5Not available64
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.2Same as national263
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)—Not available—
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.3Same as national28
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national28
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.8Same as national31
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.6Same as national44
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.1Same as national64

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5217
Doctor communication - star rating5217
Communication about medicines - star rating5217
Discharge information - star rating4217
Cleanliness - star rating5217
Quietness - star rating4217
Overall hospital rating - star rating5217
Recommend hospital - star rating5217
Summary star rating5217

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow—
Global Malnutrition Composite Score——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events0523
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination92837
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better140442
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better135401
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better24223
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better37418
Left before being seen111190
Head CT results5413
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98135
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing16252
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock4533
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5812
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle7634
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle6916
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)——
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure——

Frequently asked questions

How is Littleton Regional Healthcare rated?
Littleton Regional Healthcare has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Littleton Regional Healthcare have emergency services?
Yes. Littleton Regional Healthcare operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Littleton Regional Healthcare located?
Littleton Regional Healthcare is located at 600 St Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561.
What type of hospital is Littleton Regional Healthcare?
Littleton Regional Healthcare is classified by CMS as a Critical Access Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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