Top 5 hospitals in North Dakota by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI Mercy Health | Valley City | |
| 2 | Fargo VA Medical Center | Fargo | |
| 3 | Jamestown Hospital | Jamestown | |
| 4 | Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | |
| 5 | Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo |
How North Dakota hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 16 rated hospitals in North Dakota
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 32 other North Dakota hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
Showing all 16 hospitals
| Hospital | CMS rating | ||
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| CHI Mercy HealthValley City Critical Access | |||
| Fargo VA Medical CenterFargo VA | |||
| Jamestown HospitalJamestown Critical Access | |||
| Sanford Medical Center BismarckBismarck Acute care | |||
| Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo Acute care | |||
| St Alexius Medical CenterBismarck Acute care | |||
| West River Regional Medical Center-CAHHettinger Critical Access | |||
| Altru HospitalGrand Forks Acute care | |||
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| CHI St Alexius Health WillistonWilliston Critical Access | |||
| Essentia Health-FargoFargo Acute care | |||
| P H S Indian Hospital at Belcourt-Quentin N BurdickBelcourt Acute care | |||
| Trinity HospitalsMinot Acute care | |||
| CHI St Alexius Health Devils LakeDevils Lake Critical Access | |||
| Heart of America Medical CenterRugby Critical Access | |||
| St Joseph's Hospital & Health CenterDickinson Critical Access | |||
| St Aloisius Medical CenterHarvey Critical Access | |||
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How North Dakota compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | South Dakota | 3.89 | 72% | 5 / 0 |
| #5 | Minnesota | 3.77 | 63% | 13 / 1 |
| #21 | North Dakota | 3.25 | 44% | 2 / 1 |
| #22 | Montana | 3.25 | 40% | 4 / 1 |
Questions about North Dakota hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in North Dakota?
2 North Dakota hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: CHI Mercy Health (Valley City), Fargo VA Medical Center (Fargo).
How does North Dakota rank for hospital quality?
North Dakota ranks #21 of 50 states. Its 16 rated hospitals average 3.25 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 44% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 25% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many North Dakota hospitals have a 1-star rating?
1 of 16 rated North Dakota 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. 32 other North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.