Exeter Hospital Receives Top Quality and Safety Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Exeter Earns Five-out-of-Five-Star Designation from CMS

Exeter, NH – Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has received a five-out-of-five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its annual quality and safety assessment, placing it among the highest-rated hospitals in the nation for quality of care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. Only 10 percent of the more than 4,600 hospitals that were assessed received five stars as their Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating.

This is the third year in a row that Exeter has received this recognition.

“This recognition is a direct reflection of our dedicated team’s relentless focus on quality and patient-centered care,” said Debra Cresta, president of Exeter Hospital. “From our physicians and nurses to our support staff, everyone plays a critical role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. We are honored to serve our community and proud to be recognized nationally for our efforts.”

Exeter continues to invest in advanced technology, clinical expertise, and patient-centered innovations to improve outcomes and enhance the care experience.

The CMS star rating system evaluates hospitals on a variety of performance measures. Earning the maximum five stars reflects Exeter Hospital’s commitment to delivering exceptional, safe, and compassionate care to all patients.

This data, found under the CMS Hospital Compare tool, is available for consumers to help them compare performance measure information and make informed decisions about where to go for healthcare.

About Exeter Hospital

For more than 125 years, Exeter Hospital has been integral to the health and wellness of communities in the Seacoast Region. The hospital opened in 1897 as a small cottage hospital on Pine Street in Exeter with accommodations for 10 patients. Since then, Exeter Hospital has grown into a 100-bed community-based acute care hospital that also provides extensive outpatient services.

Exeter Hospital is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a healthcare system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,700 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.