Top 5 hospitals in Massachusetts by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | Needham | |
| 2 | Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | |
| 3 | Emerson Hospital | Concord | |
| 4 | Fairview Hospital | Great Barrington | |
| 5 | Faulkner Hospital | Boston |
How Massachusetts hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 54 rated hospitals in Massachusetts
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 47 other Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Rhode Island | 3.55 | 64% | 0 / 0 |
| #13 | Connecticut | 3.42 | 46% | 4 / 0 |
| #23 | Vermont | 3.25 | 33% | 2 / 1 |
| #27 | Massachusetts | 3.20 | 39% | 9 / 2 |
| #29 | New Hampshire | 3.17 | 43% | 0 / 1 |
| #45 | New York | 2.77 | 26% | 20 / 21 |
Questions about Massachusetts hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Massachusetts?
9 Massachusetts hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham (Needham), Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston), Emerson Hospital (Concord), Fairview Hospital (Great Barrington), Faulkner Hospital (Boston), Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston) and 3 more, all listed on this page.
How does Massachusetts rank for hospital quality?
Massachusetts ranks #27 of 50 states. Its 54 rated hospitals average 3.20 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 39% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 31% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Massachusetts hospitals have a 1-star rating?
2 of 54 rated Massachusetts hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 15 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 47 other Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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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