Top 5 hospitals in Kentucky by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Hospital Northeast | La Grange | |
| 2 | Louisville VA Medical Center | Louisville | |
| 3 | Spring View Hospital | Lebanon | |
| 4 | St Elizabeth Medical Center-South | Edgewood | |
| 5 | St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital | Fort Thomas |
How Kentucky hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 67 rated hospitals in Kentucky
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 52 other Kentucky 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 Kentucky compares with its neighbors
Questions about Kentucky hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Kentucky?
5 Kentucky hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Baptist Hospital Northeast (La Grange), Louisville VA Medical Center (Louisville), Spring View Hospital (Lebanon), St Elizabeth Medical Center-South (Edgewood), St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital (Fort Thomas).
How does Kentucky rank for hospital quality?
Kentucky ranks #47 of 50 states. Its 67 rated hospitals average 2.76 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 24% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 43% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Kentucky hospitals have a 1-star rating?
8 of 67 rated Kentucky hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 21 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 52 other Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.
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