Top 5 hospitals in Hawaii by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Medical Center | Kailua | |
| 2 | Kaiser Foundation Hospital | Honolulu | |
| 3 | Kuakini Medical Center | Honolulu | |
| 4 | Pali Momi Medical Center | Aiea | |
| 5 | Straub Clinic and Hospital | Honolulu |
How Hawaii hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 11 rated hospitals in Hawaii
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 15 other Hawaii hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
Showing all 11 hospitals
| Hospital | CMS rating | ||
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| Castle Medical CenterKailua Acute care | |||
| Kaiser Foundation HospitalHonolulu Acute care | |||
| Kuakini Medical CenterHonolulu Acute care | |||
| Pali Momi Medical CenterAiea Acute care | |||
| Straub Clinic and HospitalHonolulu Acute care | |||
| Hilo Medical CenterHilo Acute care | |||
| North Hawaii Community HospitalKamuela Acute care | |||
| The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu Acute care | |||
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| Kona Community HospitalKealakekua Acute care | |||
| Maui Memorial Medical CenterWailuku Acute care | |||
| Wilcox Memorial HospitalLihue Acute care | |||
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Questions about Hawaii hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Hawaii?
No Hawaii hospital has a 5-star rating in the October 2026 CMS data. 5 are rated 4 stars, including Castle Medical Center (Kailua), Kaiser Foundation Hospital (Honolulu), Kuakini Medical Center (Honolulu), Pali Momi Medical Center (Aiea), Straub Clinic and Hospital (Honolulu).
How does Hawaii rank for hospital quality?
Hawaii ranks #28 of 50 states. Its 11 rated hospitals average 3.18 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 45% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 27% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Hawaii hospitals have a 1-star rating?
None. No rated Hawaii hospital has the lowest 1-star rating.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 15 other Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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.