Top 5 hospitals in Arizona by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction | |
| 2 | Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa | |
| 3 | Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | |
| 4 | Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert | |
| 5 | Phoenix VA Medical Center | Phoenix |
How Arizona hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 55 rated hospitals in Arizona
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 61 other Arizona 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 Arizona compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | 4.24 | 79% | 15 / 0 |
| #34 | Arizona | 3.11 | 33% | 8 / 1 |
| #35 | California | 3.10 | 42% | 29 / 29 |
| #40 | Nevada | 3.00 | 28% | 3 / 0 |
| #49 | New Mexico | 2.48 | 17% | 1 / 3 |
Questions about Arizona hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Arizona?
8 Arizona hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Banner Goldfield Medical Center (Apache Junction), Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Mesa (Mesa), Mayo Clinic Hospital (Phoenix), Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (Gilbert), Phoenix VA Medical Center (Phoenix), Scottsdale Healthcare-Thompson Peak Hospital (Scottsdale) and 2 more, all listed on this page.
How does Arizona rank for hospital quality?
Arizona ranks #34 of 50 states. Its 55 rated hospitals average 3.11 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 33% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 35% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Arizona hospitals have a 1-star rating?
1 of 55 rated Arizona hospitals has 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. 61 other Arizona 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 Arizona 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.