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Hospitals in Maryland

Maryland has 56 Medicare-certified hospitals averaging 3.1 of 5 CMS stars - level with the 3.1-star national average, with 4 earning the full five stars.

56
Hospitals
3.1★
Avg rating
4
Five-star
43
With ER

The state picture

Across 56 Medicare-certified hospitals, Maryland averages 3.1 of 5 CMS stars - level with the 3.1-star national average, and 4 facilities earn the top five-star rating.

3.1 / 5
state average (level with 3.1 national)
4
five-star hospitals
43
with an emergency department
56
Medicare-certified hospitals

CMS star ratings are composite quality scores; 42 of 56 Maryland hospitals had enough reporting volume to receive one. Not medical advice.

CMS star-rating mix in Maryland

How 42 rated Maryland hospitals break down across the 1–5 star scale

hospitals

What this shows 4 Maryland hospitals reach five stars; the state's 3.1-star average sits level with the 3.1-star national mark.

Source CMS Hospital Compare As of 2026-05-15

What the Data Shows About Hospitals in Maryland

Maryland has 56 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. Of these, 43 facilities operate an emergency department, an important signal for communities that rely on nearby acute-care access. The statewide average CMS overall star rating is 3.1 out of 5, calculated across hospitals with enough reporting volume to generate a composite rating.

At the top of the quality distribution, 4 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS overall rating in Maryland. The single highest-rated facility in the state registry is Calverthealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, currently listed at 5/5 stars. Star ratings are composite scores built from mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care domains, so a single number conceals meaningful per-domain variation that matters for specific procedures.

Showing 56 of 56 hospitals on this page (page 2 of 2). Hospital quality varies materially within a state, urban academic centers, rural critical-access hospitals, and specialty facilities report against different baselines, so comparing individual facility profiles before choosing planned care is more useful than relying on the statewide average alone. All figures reflect the CMS Hospital Compare release from , and nothing on this page is medical advice, consult a qualified clinician before making care decisions.

56
Hospitals
3.1
Avg Rating
4
Five-Star
43
With ER

Top-Rated in Maryland

Highest CMS star ratings among Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland.

  1. 🥇1 Calverthealth Medical Center Prince Frederick, MD · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
  2. 🥈2 Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
  3. 🥉3 University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown Chestertown, MD · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
  4. 4 University of MD St Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
  5. 5 Garrett Regional Medical Center Oakland, MD · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★
  6. 6 Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★

Compare Calverthealth Medical Center vs Medstar Union Memorial Hospital →

All Hospitals

Showing 51–56 of 56 hospitals

Hospital Rating
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown

Chestertown

 5
University of MD St Joseph Medical Center

Towson

 5
VA Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore

Baltimore

 3
VA Maryland Healthcare System - Perry Point

Perry Point

 N/A
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen

Bethesda

 N/A
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

Cumberland

 4

Hospital Quality in Maryland

Maryland has 56 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Of these, 4 have earned the highest 5-star overall quality rating, reflecting strong performance across mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care measures.

The average CMS star rating across Maryland hospitals is 3.1. 43 facilities have emergency departments, an important factor for communities that depend on nearby acute care. Hospital quality can vary significantly within a state, so comparing individual facility ratings before choosing care is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hospital in Maryland? ▼
The highest-rated hospital in Maryland is Calverthealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick with a CMS star rating of 5/5. There are 4 five-star hospitals in the state out of 56 Medicare-certified facilities.
How are hospitals rated? ▼
CMS rates hospitals on a 1-to-5 star scale based on quality measures including mortality, safety, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely care. In Maryland, the average star rating is 3.1 across rated hospitals.
How many hospitals are in Maryland? ▼
Maryland has 56 Medicare-certified hospitals, of which 43 have emergency departments. 4 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS rating.

Data from CMS Hospital Compare; patient-experience scores from the HCAHPS survey. Last refreshed: . About PlainHospital and our data sources

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