2 Rhode Island Hospitals Earn 5-Star Ratings From Medicare

RHODE ISLAND — Two Rhode Island hospitals and medical centers were given 5-star ratings, the best possible rating, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid said.

There are among 483 hospitals nationwide who received the coveted CMS 5-star rating based on their performance across five categories measuring quality of care.

The agency’s Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023 include 54 more 5-star hospitals than last year.

The following Rhode Island hospitals received the top ratings:

• South County Hospital, Wakefield
• The Miriam Hospital, Providence.

The Medicare star rating system takes into account information from hospitals on mortality, safety of care, readmissions, patient experiences, and the timeliness and effectiveness of care.

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