Best hospitals in New Jersey

There are 78 hospitals in New Jersey certified by Medicare. Of the 61 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.1 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 New Jersey hospitals are rated

5 stars7 (11%)4 stars17 (28%)3 stars20 (33%)2 stars12 (20%)1 star5 (8%)
CMS star ratings of New Jersey hospitals
CMS star ratings of New Jersey hospitals
5 stars7
4 stars17
3 stars20
2 stars12
1 stars5

Top-rated hospitals in New Jersey

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

  1. 1.Chilton Medical Center

    97 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  2. 2.Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical

    250 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ 07675

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. 3.Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  4. 4.Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  5. 5.Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07962

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. 6.Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  7. 7.St Luke's Warren Hospital

    185 Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  8. 8.Ahs Hospital Corp

    651 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  9. 9.Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus

    1925 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  10. 10.Bayshore Medical Center

    727 N Beers St, Holmdel, NJ 07733

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  11. 11.Centrastate Medical Center

    901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  12. 12.Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

    350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  13. 13.Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical

    1 Bay Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  14. 14.Hunterdon Medical Center

    2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  15. 15.Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ 07754

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  16. 16.Newton Medical Center

    175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  17. 17.Ocean Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  18. 18.Raritan Bay Medical Center

    530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  19. 19.Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton

    One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08690

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  20. 20.Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

    865 Stone St, Rahway, NJ 07065

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  21. 21.Saint Michael's Medical Center

    111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  22. 22.Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  23. 23.University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

    One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  24. 24.Valley Hospital

    4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  25. 25.Cape Regional Medical Center INC

    Two Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  26. 26.Clara Maass Medical Center

    One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  27. 27.Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  28. 28.Deborah Heart and Lung Center

    200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  29. 29.Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

    501 West Front Street, Elmer, NJ 08318

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  30. 30.Inspira Medical Center Vineland

    1505 W Sherman Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Hospitals by county in New Jersey

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in New Jersey?

There are 78 Medicare-certified hospitals in New Jersey, across 65 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of hospitals in New Jersey?

The average CMS overall hospital star rating for New Jersey is 3.1 stars, compared with 3.2 nationally. 7 hospitals in New Jersey have 5 stars and 5 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated hospital in New Jersey?

7 hospitals share the top rating of 5 stars, including Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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