Best hospitals in District of Columbia

There are 10 hospitals in District of Columbia certified by Medicare. Of the 7 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.9 stars. The national average is 3.2.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How District of Columbia hospitals are rated

5 stars1 (14%)4 stars0 (0%)3 stars4 (57%)2 stars1 (14%)1 star1 (14%)
CMS star ratings of District of Columbia hospitals
CMS star ratings of District of Columbia hospitals
5 stars1
4 stars0
3 stars4
2 stars1
1 stars1

Top-rated hospitals in District of Columbia

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  2. 2.Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC 20007

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. 3.Medstar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. 4.United Medical Center

    1310 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. 5.Washington Dc VA Medical Center

    50 Irving Street N.W., Washington, DC 20422

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. 6.George Washington Univ Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  7. 7.Howard University Hospital Corp

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★1Much below average

Hospitals by city in District of Columbia

Hospitals by county in District of Columbia

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in District of Columbia?

There are 10 Medicare-certified hospitals in District of Columbia, across 1 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of hospitals in District of Columbia?

The average CMS overall hospital star rating for District of Columbia is 2.9 stars, compared with 3.2 nationally. 1 hospitals in District of Columbia have 5 stars and 1 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated hospital in District of Columbia?

Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington has the top rating (5 stars). Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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