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Best CMS-rated hospitals in Puerto Rico
According to PlainHospital's state average CMS-star ranking, Puerto Rico ranks #53 of 54 states and territories by average overall star rating among rated hospitals (highest = #1).
- 60
- Hospitals
- #53 of 54
- Corpus placement
- 1.7★
- Avg (7 rated)
- 0
- Five-star
- 55
- With ER
Puerto Rico vs all states by Medicare hospital count
Where this state's Medicare-certified hospital inventory sits among every tracked state and territory (inventory signal, not a quality ranking)
60 35th of 56 higher than 21 of 56 states
States and territories, banded by Medicare-certified hospital count
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Source CMS Hospital Compare · 2026-08-14
The state picture
According to PlainHospital's state average CMS-star ranking, Puerto Rico ranks #53 of 54 states and territories by average overall star rating among rated hospitals (highest = #1). Among 7 rated hospitals, the state averages 1.7 of 5 stars.
- 1.7 / 5
- state average among rated (below 3.2 national)
- #53 of 54
- state corpus placement by avg star
- 0
- five-star hospitals
- 7 of 60 rated
- hospitals with a CMS overall rating
CMS star ratings are composite quality scores; 7 of 60 Puerto Rico hospitals had enough reporting volume to receive one. Not medical advice.
Puerto Rico hospital quality
Puerto Rico averages 1.7/5 CMS stars across 7 rated hospitals (below the 3.2 national average), with 0 five-star facilities of 60 Medicare-certified hospitals.
PlainHospital ranks Puerto Rico hospitals from CMS Hospital Compare overall star ratings (mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, timely care). Corpus placement: #53 of 54 states and territories by average overall star among rated hospitals. 7 of 60 facilities had enough volume to receive a star; the rest stay unrated. Not medical advice - open a hospital page for the measure-level detail.
CMS star-rating mix in Puerto Rico
How 7 rated Puerto Rico hospitals break down across the 1–5 star scale
- 5★ 0
5-star hospitals
0 hospitals
- 4★ 1
4-star hospitals
1 hospitals
- 3★ 0
3-star hospitals
0 hospitals
- 2★
2-star hospitals
2 hospitals
- 1★
1-star hospitals
4 hospitals
What this shows 0 Puerto Rico hospitals reach five stars; the state's 1.7-star average sits below the 3.2-star national mark.
What the Data Shows About Hospitals in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 60 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. Of these, 55 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 1.7 out of 5 , calculated across the 7 of 60 hospitals with enough reporting volume to generate a composite rating.
At the top of the quality distribution, 0 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS overall rating in Puerto Rico. The single highest-rated facility in the state registry is Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in San Juan, currently listed at 4/5 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 60 of 60 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.
Top-Rated in Puerto Rico
Highest CMS star ratings among Medicare-certified hospitals in Puerto Rico.
- 🥇1 Auxilio Mutuo Hospital ★★★★
- 🥈2 Doctors Center Hospital Orlando Health Dorado ★★
- 🥉3 San Juan VA Medical Center ★★
- 4 Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc ★
- 5 Hospital Pavia Santurce ★
- 6 Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez ★
Compare Auxilio Mutuo Hospital vs Doctors Center Hospital Orlando Health Dorado →
All Hospitals
Showing 51–60 of 60 hospitals
| Hospital | Rating |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hospital San Juan | N/A |
| Presbyterian Community Hospital San Juan | N/A |
| Professional Hospital Guaynabo Inc Guaynabo | N/A |
| Puerto Rico Women and Children Hospital LLC Bayamon | N/A |
| Ryder Memorial Hospital Inc Humacao | N/A |
| San Juan Capestrano Hospital Inc Rio Piedras | N/A |
| San Juan Municipality Hospital Rio Piedras | N/A |
| San Juan VA Medical Center San Juan | 2 |
| The San Jorge Hospital Inc San Juan | N/A |
| University Pediatric Hospital San Juan | N/A |
Hospital Quality in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 60 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star rating data helps patients compare hospitals on mortality, safety, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely care.
The average CMS star rating across the 7 rated of 60 Puerto Rico hospitals is 1.7. 55 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 Puerto Rico?
The highest-rated hospital in Puerto Rico is Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in San Juan with a CMS star rating of 4/5. There are 0 five-star hospitals in the state out of 60 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 Puerto Rico, the average star rating is 1.7 across rated hospitals.
How many hospitals are in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has 60 Medicare-certified hospitals, of which 55 have emergency departments. 0 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS rating.
Data sources
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