Best hospitals in North Carolina

There are 120 hospitals in North Carolina certified by Medicare. Of the 90 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.3 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 North Carolina hospitals are rated

5 stars12 (13%)4 stars28 (31%)3 stars29 (32%)2 stars17 (19%)1 star4 (4%)
CMS star ratings of North Carolina hospitals
CMS star ratings of North Carolina hospitals
5 stars12
4 stars28
3 stars29
2 stars17
1 stars4

Top-rated hospitals in North Carolina

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

  1. 1.Adventhealth Hendersonville

    100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.Fayetteville Nc VA Medical Center

    2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

    1500 Matthews Twnshp Prkwy Box 3310, Matthews, NC 28106

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

    1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

    8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC 28215

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

    200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.Pardee Hospital Henderson County

    800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28791

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.Unc Hospitals

    101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Wakemed, Cary Hospital

    1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.Advent Health Polk

    101 Hospital Drive, Columbus, NC 28722

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  14. 14.Asheville-Oteen VA Medical Center

    1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  15. 15.Atrium Health Union

    600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  16. 16.Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC

    2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  17. 17.Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital

    210 Medical Pavilion Drive, Raeford, NC 28376

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  18. 18.Carolina East Medical Center

    2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  19. 19.Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

    1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  20. 20.Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast

    920 Church St N, Concord, NC 28025

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  21. 21.Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  22. 22.Chatham Hospital INC

    475 Progress Blvd, Siler City, NC 27344

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  23. 23.Durham VA Medical Center

    508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  24. 24.Ecu Health Bertie Hospital

    1403 S King St, Windsor, NC 27983

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  25. 25.Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

    3990 East US Highway 64 Alt, Murphy, NC 28906

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  26. 26.Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  27. 27.Johnston Health

    509 Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  28. 28.North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

  29. 29.Northern Regional Hospital

    830 Rockford St, Mount Airy, NC 27030

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

  30. 30.Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Dr PO Box 139, Supply, NC 28462

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Hospitals by county in North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in North Carolina?

There are 120 Medicare-certified hospitals in North Carolina, across 94 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of hospitals in North Carolina?

The average CMS overall hospital star rating for North Carolina is 3.3 stars, compared with 3.2 nationally. 12 hospitals in North Carolina have 5 stars and 4 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated hospital in North Carolina?

12 hospitals share the top rating of 5 stars, including Adventhealth Hendersonville in Hendersonville. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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