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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 84 of 84 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 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 51–84 of 84 hospitals

Hospital	City	Type	Rating	ER
Miravista Behavioral Health Center Holyoke	Holyoke	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge	Cambridge	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket	Nantucket	Acute Care Hospitals	N/A	Yes
Nashoba Valley Medical Center Ayer	Ayer	Acute Care Hospitals	N/A	Yes
New England Baptist Hospital Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	5	No
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton	Newton	Acute Care Hospitals	5	Yes
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation North Adams	North Adams	Critical Access Hospitals	N/A	Yes
North Shore Medical Center - Salem	Salem	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
Northampton VA Medical Center Leeds	Leeds	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	N/A	No
Northeast Hospital Corporation Beverly	Beverly	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Norwood Hospital Norwood	Norwood	Acute Care Hospitals	N/A	Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital Fall River	Fall River	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Brockton	Brockton	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
South Shore Hospital South Weymouth	South Weymouth	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Southcoast Behavioral Health Dartmouth	Dartmouth	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Southcoast Hospitals Group Fall River	Fall River	Acute Care Hospitals	4	Yes
St Vincent Hospital Worcester	Worcester	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Attleboro	Attleboro	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Taravista Behavioral Health Center Devens	Devens	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Taunton State Hospital Taunton	Taunton	Psychiatric	N/A	No
The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston Boston	Boston	Childrens	N/A	No
Tufts Medical Center Boston	Boston	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital Southbridge	Southbridge	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals Leominster	Leominster	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital Marlborough	Marlborough	Acute Care Hospitals	2	Yes
Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester	Worcester	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain	Jamaica Plain	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4	Yes
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital Holyoke	Holyoke	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Walden Behavioral Care, LLC Dedham	Dedham	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital LLC Westborough	Westborough	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Westwood Pembroke Health Systems Westwood	Westwood	Psychiatric	N/A	Yes
Whittier Pavilion Haverhill	Haverhill	Psychiatric	N/A	No
Winchester Hospital Winchester	Winchester	Acute Care Hospitals	3	Yes
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital Worcester	Worcester	Psychiatric	N/A	No

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