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Hospitals in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 84 Medicare-certified hospitals averaging 3.2 of 5 CMS stars - above the 3.1-star national average, with 7 earning the full five stars.

84
Hospitals: 3.2★
Avg rating: 7
Five-star: 60
With ER

The state picture

Across 84 Medicare-certified hospitals, Massachusetts averages 3.2 of 5 CMS stars - above the 3.1-star national average, and 7 facilities earn the top five-star rating.

3.2 / 5
state average (above 3.1 national): 7
five-star hospitals: 60
with an emergency department: 84
Medicare-certified hospitals

CMS star ratings are composite quality scores; 53 of 84 Massachusetts hospitals had enough reporting volume to receive one. Not medical advice.

5★

7
4★

15
3★

16
2★

12
1★

3

What this shows 7 Massachusetts hospitals reach five stars; the state's 3.2-star average sits above the 3.1-star national mark.

What the Data Shows About Hospitals in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 84 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. Of these, 60 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 3.2 out of 5, calculated across hospitals with enough reporting volume to generate a composite rating.

At the top of the quality distribution, 7 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS overall rating in Massachusetts. The single highest-rated facility in the state registry is Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, 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 50 of 84 hospitals on this page (page 1 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 2026-05-15, and nothing on this page is medical advice, consult a qualified clinician before making care decisions.

Hospitals

3.2

Avg Rating

Five-Star

With ER

Top-Rated in Massachusetts

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

🥇1 Baystate Wing Hospital Palmer, MA · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
🥈2 Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain, MA · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
🥉3 Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
4 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington Burlington, MA · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
5 Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★
6 New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA · Acute Care Hospitals ★★★★★

Compare Baystate Wing Hospital vs Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital →

All Hospitals

Showing 1–50 of 84 hospitals

Hospital	City	Type	Rating	ER
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc Worcester	Worcester	Acute Care Hospitals	N/A	No
Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport	Newburyport	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Arbour Hospital Boston	Boston	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Arbour Human Resource Institute Brookline	Brookline	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Arbour-Fuller Hospital South Attleboro	South Attleboro	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Athol Memorial Hospital Athol	Athol	Critical Access Hospitals	4	Yes
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Greenfield	Greenfield	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Baystate Medical Center Springfield	Springfield	Acute Care Hospitals	1	Yes
Baystate Noble Hospital Westfield	Westfield	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Baystate Wing Hospital Palmer	Palmer	Acute Care Hospitals	5	Yes
Bedford VA Medical Center Bedford	Bedford	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	N/A	No
Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield	Pittsfield	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton Milton	Milton	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Needham	Needham	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth Plymouth	Plymouth	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Boston Children's Hospital Boston	Boston	Childrens	N/A	Yes
Boston Medical Center Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton	Brighton	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Bournewood Hospital Brookline	Brookline	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain	Jamaica Plain	Acute Care Hospitals	5	Yes
Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	5	Yes
Brown University Health Morton Hospital Taunton	Taunton	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge	Cambridge	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center Pocasset	Pocasset	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis	Hyannis	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Carney Hospital Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	N/A	Yes
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the Northampton	Northampton	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center Fall River	Fall River	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Dr Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center Boston	Boston	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Emerson Hospital - W Concord	W Concord	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Fairview Hospital Great Barrington	Great Barrington	Critical Access Hospitals	3	Yes
Falmouth Hospital Falmouth	Falmouth	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center Brighton	Brighton	Childrens	N/A	No
Good Samaritan Medical Center Brockton	Brockton	Acute Care Hospitals	1	Yes
Heywood Hospital - Gardner	Gardner	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Holy Family Hospital Methuen	Methuen	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke	Holyoke	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine Worcester	Worcester	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington Burlington	Burlington	Acute Care Hospitals	5	Yes
Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence	Lawrence	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Lowell General Hospital Lowell	Lowell	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc Oak Bluffs	Oak Bluffs	Critical Access Hospitals	4	Yes
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	N/A	Yes
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	5	Yes
McLean Hospital Corporation Belmont	Belmont	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose	Melrose	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield	Springfield	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Metrowest Medical Center Framingham	Framingham	Acute Care Hospitals	1	Yes
Milford Regional Medical Center Milford	Milford	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes

Hospital Quality in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 84 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Of these, 7 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 Massachusetts hospitals is 3.2. 60 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 Massachusetts? ▼

The highest-rated hospital in Massachusetts is Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer with a CMS star rating of 5/5. There are 7 five-star hospitals in the state out of 84 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 Massachusetts, the average star rating is 3.2 across rated hospitals.

How many hospitals are in Massachusetts? ▼

Massachusetts has 84 Medicare-certified hospitals, of which 60 have emergency departments. 7 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS rating.

Data from CMS Hospital Compare; patient-experience scores from the HCAHPS survey. Last refreshed: 2026-05-15. About PlainHospital and our data sources

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Compiled byPlainhospital Editorial, Hospital Quality Editorial Team