Top 5 hospitals in Minnesota by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo | |
| 2 | CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital | Melrose | |
| 3 | Fairmont Medical Center | Fairmont | |
| 4 | Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina | |
| 5 | Healtheast St John's Hospital | Maplewood |
How Minnesota hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 56 rated hospitals in Minnesota
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 83 other Minnesota 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 Minnesota compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | South Dakota | 3.89 | 72% | 5 / 0 |
| #4 | Wisconsin | 3.78 | 64% | 21 / 2 |
| #5 | Minnesota | 3.77 | 63% | 13 / 1 |
| #21 | North Dakota | 3.25 | 44% | 2 / 1 |
| #24 | Iowa | 3.24 | 45% | 7 / 2 |
Questions about Minnesota hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Minnesota?
13 Minnesota hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Buffalo Hospital (Buffalo), CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital (Melrose), Fairmont Medical Center (Fairmont), Fairview Southdale Hospital (Edina), Healtheast St John's Hospital (Maplewood), Maple Grove Hospital (Maple Grove) and 7 more, all listed on this page.
How does Minnesota rank for hospital quality?
Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states. Its 56 rated hospitals average 3.77 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 63% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 7% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Minnesota hospitals have a 1-star rating?
1 of 56 rated Minnesota hospitals has the lowest 1-star rating, and 3 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 83 other Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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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