Valley Regional Hospital: Quality Healthcare Specialists
Gastroenterology • Claremont, NH • Since 1893
About
Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH is a nonprofit, 25-bed hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. Founded in 1893 (originally Cottage Hospital), it provides emergency, primary, medical/surgical care, advanced imaging, rehabilitation, home health, and hospice services. It employs about 92 staff and reports annual revenue in the $25–50 million range. The hospital is the Sullivan County area’s only 24/7 ER facility, handling around 12,500 emergency visits yearly. It emphasizes patient safety and continuous improvement, with active hiring for quality and safety roles (Quality Specialist and Quality Improvement Specialist). The hospital operates from multiple Claremont locations (HQ at 243 Elm St) and is headquartered in Claremont, NH, with historical ties to Canada and a broader regional presence.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
243 Elm St, Claremont, New Hampshire 03743, US
Phone
(603) 542-7771
vnh@vnhcare.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Emergency Care
Emergency care available at Valley Regional Hospital
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 68%-71% of patients recommend the hospital (28 reviews on MedicalRecords.com)
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.2/5 stars (28 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and attentive nursing staff
- Effective surgical care and coordination
- Clear and supportive communication from specific physicians
- Positive emergency department experiences reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Dissatisfaction with pain management and treatment protocols
- Reports of insufficient communication during care transitions
"The only reason I am giving two stars is because the nurse was very nice otherwise this might be the worst Hospital I ever been to... I was in excruciating back pain and they made me wait almost 3 hours... I will never go back there."
— MedicalRecords.com"Everyone was great! They were fast, helpful and always kept me and my family informed... Anna, the night-shift nurse who took care of me post-op, was amazing!"
— MedicalRecords.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Valley Regional Hospital - Medicare — May 13, 2026
- Dartmouth Health to open new addiction treatment center in Claremont | New Hampshire Public Radio — Mar 16, 2026
- Largest Gift in Valley Regional Hospital History! — Oct 20, 2025
- Speakers praise Valley Regional, Dartmouth Health merger at Claremont event - Valley News — Jul 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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