Top 5 hospitals in Alabama by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Medical Center East | Montgomery | |
| 2 | Birmingham VA Medical Center | Birmingham | |
| 3 | Fayette Medical Center | Fayette | |
| 4 | Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital | Phenix City | |
| 5 | Medical Center Enterprise | Enterprise |
How Alabama hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 57 rated hospitals in Alabama
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 48 other Alabama hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
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Latest national report: 79% of Utah's rated hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars; 14% of Mississippi's do (Nov 13, 2026)
How Alabama compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | Tennessee | 3.08 | 36% | 6 / 6 |
| #38 | Florida | 3.06 | 36% | 19 / 16 |
| #41 | Georgia | 2.94 | 32% | 6 / 8 |
| #48 | Alabama | 2.74 | 19% | 0 / 4 |
| #50 | Mississippi | 2.31 | 14% | 1 / 12 |
Questions about Alabama hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Alabama?
No Alabama hospital has a 5-star rating in the October 2026 CMS data. 11 are rated 4 stars, including Baptist Medical Center East (Montgomery), Birmingham VA Medical Center (Birmingham), Fayette Medical Center (Fayette), Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital (Phenix City), Medical Center Enterprise (Enterprise).
How does Alabama rank for hospital quality?
Alabama ranks #48 of 50 states. Its 57 rated hospitals average 2.74 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 19% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 39% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Alabama hospitals have a 1-star rating?
4 of 57 rated Alabama hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 18 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 48 other Alabama hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the Alabama hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published October 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.
A star rating summarizes many measures and does not capture every service. Talk to your doctor about which hospital is right for your care. About the data. Not affiliated with CMS. For a medical emergency, call 911.