Hospitals in Essex County, New Jersey

10 Medicare-certified hospitals serve Essex County, averaging 2.5 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Hospitals in New Jersey · all care types in Essex County · Cities: East Orange, Belleville, Livingston, Cedar Grove, Montclair, Newark

Hospitals profiles in Essex County

Hospital · Proprietary Carewell Health Medical Center East Orange, NJ 07018 CMS rating 1.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ 07109 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ 07039 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Government - Local Essex County Hospital Center Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Proprietary Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ 07042 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ 07112 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Saint Michael's Medical Center Newark, NJ 07102 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church Silver Lake Hospital Ltach Newark, NJ 07107 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Government - State The University Hospital Newark, NJ 07103 CMS rating 1.0 / 5 Hospital · Veterans Health Administration VA New Jersey Health Care System East Orange, NJ 07018 CMS rating 2.0 / 5

Cities in Essex County

East Orange, NJ 2 facilities Belleville, NJ 1 facilities Livingston, NJ 1 facilities Cedar Grove, NJ 1 facilities Montclair, NJ 1 facilities Newark, NJ 4 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 10 Medicare-certified hospitals in Essex County, New Jersey, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.5 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Essex County have hospitals?

East Orange, Belleville, Livingston, Cedar Grove, Montclair, Newark 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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