Best hospitals in Essex County, MA

There are 6 hospitals in Essex County, Massachusetts certified by Medicare. Of the 5 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3 stars, compared with 3.2 statewide.

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

Essex County, MA3 ★Massachusetts3.2 ★
Average CMS rating: Essex County, MA vs. Massachusetts

Hospitals in Essex County, MA, ranked

Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.

  1. 1.North Shore Medical Center -

    81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  2. 2.Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. 3.Northeast Hospital Corporation

    85 Herrick Street, Beverly, MA 01915

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. 4.Holy Family Hospital

    70 East Street, Methuen, MA 01844

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  5. 5.Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital

    One General Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  6. 6.Whittier Pavilion

    76 Summer Street, Haverhill, MA 01830

    Psychiatric · For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in Essex County, MA?

6 Medicare-certified hospitals are listed in Essex County, Massachusetts.

What is the best-rated hospital in Essex County, MA?

North Shore Medical Center - has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.

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