Hospitals in King County, Washington

19 Medicare-certified hospitals serve King County, averaging 3.6 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Hospitals in Washington · all care types in King County · Cities: Kirkland, Seattle, Burien, Auburn, Covington, Bellevue, Enumclaw, Federal Way

Hospitals profiles in King County

Hospital · Proprietary BHC Fairfax Hospital Kirkland, WA 98034 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Government - Hospital District or Authority Evergreenhealth Medical Center Kirkland, WA 98034 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospital · Government - Local Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA 98104 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Highline Medical Center Burien, WA 98166 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Other Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA 98112 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Multicare Auburn Medical Center Auburn, WA 98001 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Multicare Covington Medical Center Covington, WA 98042 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Navos - Inpatient Services Seattle, WA 98126 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Other Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA 98004 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA 98105 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Veterans Health Administration Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA 98108 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private St Elizabeth Hospital Enumclaw, WA 98022 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA 98003 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA 98029 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA 98122 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA 98122 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Government - State University of Washington Medical CTR Seattle, WA 98195 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Government - Hospital District or Authority Valley Medical Center Renton, WA 98055 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA 98101 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

Cities in King County

Kirkland, WA 2 facilities Seattle, WA 9 facilities Burien, WA 1 facilities Auburn, WA 1 facilities Covington, WA 1 facilities Bellevue, WA 1 facilities Enumclaw, WA 1 facilities Federal Way, WA 1 facilities Issaquah, WA 1 facilities Renton, WA 1 facilities

Choosing a hospital in King 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.

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.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in King County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in King County?

The current CMS data lists 19 Medicare-certified hospitals in King County, Washington, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.6 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in King County have hospitals?

Kirkland, Seattle, Burien, Auburn, Covington, Bellevue and other communities 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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