Acute Care Hospitals · Proprietary
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
- (603) 436-5110
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Portsmouth Regional Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.151 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.614 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 4892 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.059 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.593 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.096 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.029 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 6531 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.935 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.378 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.291 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.115 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 102 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.621 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.145 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 15 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.106 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.712 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 54781 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.206 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.105 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.536 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 53448 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 23.267 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.258 | Better than national |
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.2 | Same as national | 39 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.8 | Same as national | 1630 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.2 | Same as national | 256 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.1 | Same as national | 130 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.9 | Same as national | 99 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 293 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.5 | Same as national | 291 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.9 | Worse than national | 303 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.15 | Same as national | 4979 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 191.06 | Same as national | 82 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.20 | Same as national | 6132 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.33 | Same as national | 6174 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.60 | Same as national | 1581 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.33 | Same as national | 612 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 16.58 | Worse than national | 593 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.29 | Same as national | 1615 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.30 | Same as national | 617 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.64 | Same as national | 260 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.86 | Same as national | 1015 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.94 | Same as national | — |
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 22.3 | Not available | 306 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 47 | Not available | 332 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 5.5 | Not available | 310 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as national | 2730 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.6 | Same as national | 1553 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 568 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.6 | Same as national | 306 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as national | 128 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.9 | Same as national | 109 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.6 | Same as national | 332 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.5 | Same as national | 39 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.8 | Same as national | 310 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 540 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 540 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 540 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 540 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 540 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 540 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 540 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 540 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 540 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| 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 Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 55 | 1912 |
| 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 better | 136 | 448 |
| 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 better | 135 | 426 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 295 | 18 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 48374 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 105 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 19 | 2663 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 67 | 88 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 82 | 22 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 89 | 18 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 81 | 88 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 54 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 86 | 187 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 93 | 5455 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 1110 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Portsmouth Regional Hospital rated?
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Portsmouth Regional Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Portsmouth Regional Hospital located?
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital is located at 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
- What type of hospital is Portsmouth Regional Hospital?
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).
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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.