Best hospitals in Minnesota

There are 136 hospitals in Minnesota certified by Medicare. Of the 56 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.8 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 Minnesota hospitals are rated

5 stars13 (23%)4 stars22 (39%)3 stars17 (30%)2 stars3 (5%)1 star1 (2%)
CMS star ratings of Minnesota hospitals
CMS star ratings of Minnesota hospitals
5 stars13
4 stars22
3 stars17
2 stars3
1 stars1

Top-rated hospitals in Minnesota

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

  1. 1.Buffalo Hospital

    303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN 55313

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital

    525 West Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Maple Grove Hospital

    9875 Hospital Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

    404 West Fountain Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont

    800 Medical Center Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato

    1025 Marsh Street, Mankato, MN 56002

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

    1216 Second Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

    6401 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.M Health Fairview St John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Minneapolis VA Medical Center

    One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.New Ulm Medical Center

    1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Owatonna Hospital

    2250 26th Street Northwest, Owatonna, MN 55060

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.United Hospital District

    515 South Moore Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013

    Critical Access Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  14. 14.Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  15. 15.Alomere Health

    111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  16. 16.Cambridge Medical Center

    701 South Dellwood Avenue, Cambridge, MN 55008

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  17. 17.Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital

    1406 6th Ave North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  18. 18.Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes

    1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  19. 19.Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

    402 East Second Street, Duluth, MN 55805

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  20. 20.Essentia Health Virginia

    901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  21. 21.Fairview Northland Regional Hospital

    911 Northland Drive, Princeton, MN 55371

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  22. 22.Glacial Ridge Hospital

    10 4th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN 56334

    Critical Access Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  23. 23.Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

    1601 Golf Course Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  24. 24.Lakeview Memorial Hospital

    927 West Churchill Street, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  25. 25.Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing

    701 Hewitt Boulevard, Red Wing, MN 55066

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  26. 26.M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

    201 East Nicollet Boulevard, Burnsville, MN 55337

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  27. 27.M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center

    2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  28. 28.M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

    1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  29. 29.Northfield Hospital

    2000 North Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  30. 30.Olmsted Medical Center

    1650 Fourth Street Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Hospitals by county in Minnesota

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in Minnesota?

There are 136 Medicare-certified hospitals in Minnesota, across 121 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of hospitals in Minnesota?

The average CMS overall hospital star rating for Minnesota is 3.8 stars, compared with 3.2 nationally. 13 hospitals in Minnesota have 5 stars and 1 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated hospital in Minnesota?

13 hospitals share the top rating of 5 stars, including Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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