Hospitals in Essex County, Massachusetts

6 Medicare-certified hospitals serve Essex County, averaging 3.0 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Hospitals in Massachusetts · all care types in Essex County · Cities: Newburyport, Methuen, Lawrence, Salem, Beverly, Haverhill

Hospitals profiles in Essex County

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA 01950 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Proprietary Holy Family Hospital Methuen, MA 01844 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA 01841 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA 01970 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Northeast Hospital Corporation Beverly, MA 01915 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Proprietary Whittier Pavilion Haverhill, MA 01830 Not CMS-rated

Cities in Essex County

Newburyport, MA 1 facilities Methuen, MA 1 facilities Lawrence, MA 1 facilities Salem, MA 1 facilities Beverly, MA 1 facilities Haverhill, MA 1 facilities

Choosing a hospital in Essex County

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.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in Essex County 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

How many hospitals are in Essex County?

The current CMS data lists 6 Medicare-certified hospitals in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Essex County have hospitals?

Newburyport, Methuen, Lawrence, Salem, Beverly, Haverhill have Medicare-certified hospitals in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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