Top 5 hospitals in Maryland by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Washington Medical Center | Glen Burnie | |
| 2 | CalvertHealth Medical Center | Prince Frederick | |
| 3 | Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Towson | |
| 4 | The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | |
| 5 | Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore |
How Maryland hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 42 rated hospitals in Maryland
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 29 other Maryland 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 Maryland compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Virginia | 3.68 | 61% | 12 / 0 |
| #11 | Pennsylvania | 3.50 | 56% | 20 / 3 |
| #17 | Maryland | 3.31 | 38% | 7 / 2 |
| #32 | Delaware | 3.14 | 29% | 0 / 0 |
| #46 | West Virginia | 2.76 | 26% | 5 / 6 |
Questions about Maryland hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Maryland?
7 Maryland hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Baltimore Washington Medical Center (Glen Burnie), CalvertHealth Medical Center (Prince Frederick), Greater Baltimore Medical Center (Towson), The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore), Union Memorial Hospital (Baltimore), University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (Towson) and 1 more, all listed on this page.
How does Maryland rank for hospital quality?
Maryland ranks #17 of 50 states. Its 42 rated hospitals average 3.31 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 38% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 19% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Maryland hospitals have a 1-star rating?
2 of 42 rated Maryland hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 6 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 29 other Maryland 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 Maryland 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.