Hospitals Directory

Compare 5,198 Medicare-certified hospitals using public CMS data, including an average overall star rating of 3.2 out of 5 among rated providers. Browse by state, county, and city.

What hospitals do

Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

Find hospitals by state

Texas 452 hospitals California 371 hospitals Florida 214 hospitals Illinois 188 hospitals Ohio 188 hospitals New York 180 hospitals Pennsylvania 177 hospitals Louisiana 158 hospitals Indiana 145 hospitals Michigan 145 hospitals Georgia 143 hospitals Wisconsin 137 hospitals Minnesota 136 hospitals Kansas 132 hospitals Oklahoma 131 hospitals

How to choose a hospital

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in the United States when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Medicare-certified hospital?

A Medicare-certified hospital meets federal standards and participates in Medicare. Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

How many hospitals are in this directory?

The current CMS data in this directory includes 5,198 Medicare-certified hospitals across 54 states and territories.

How do I choose a hospital?

When comparing hospitals, review the CMS overall rating and the underlying measure groups, confirm that the services you need are offered, and check whether the hospital participates in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. Published star ratings and quality measures are signals, not medical advice; confirm details directly with the provider and at Medicare.gov.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06. This directory is informational and is not medical advice.

Important disclosures

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