Rhode Island hospital star ratings
Every Rhode Island hospital with a Medicare (CMS) overall star rating, from 5 stars down to 1. Rhode Island ranks #8 of 50 states for hospital quality.
Average rating
3.55 stars
+0.33 vs U.S. U.S. is 3.21
Rated 4–5 stars
64%
7 of 11 hospitals
Rated 1–2 stars
9%
1 of 11 hospitals
How Rhode Island hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 11 rated hospitals in Rhode Island
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 6 other Rhode Island hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
Showing all 11 hospitals
| Hospital | CMS rating |
|---|---|
| Miriam HospitalProvidence Acute care | |
| Newport HospitalNewport Acute care | |
| Providence VA Medical CenterProvidence VA | |
| Rhode Island HospitalProvidence Acute care | |
| South County Hospital INCWakefield Acute care | |
| Westerly HospitalWesterly Acute care | |
| Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandProvidence Acute care | |
| Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick Acute care | |
| Our Lady of Fatima HospitalNorth Providence Acute care | |
| Roger Williams Medical CenterProvidence Acute care | |
| Landmark Medical Center, INCWoonsocket Acute care |
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How Rhode Island 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 |
| #27 | Massachusetts | 3.20 | 39% | 9 / 2 |
Questions about Rhode Island hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Rhode Island?
No Rhode Island hospital has a 5-star rating in the July 2026 CMS data. 7 are rated 4 stars, including Miriam Hospital (Providence), Newport Hospital (Newport), Providence VA Medical Center (Providence), Rhode Island Hospital (Providence), South County Hospital INC (Wakefield).
How does Rhode Island rank for hospital quality?
Rhode Island ranks #8 of 50 states. Its 11 rated hospitals average 3.55 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 64% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 9% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Rhode Island hospitals have a 1-star rating?
None. No rated Rhode Island hospital has the lowest 1-star rating.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 6 other Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published July 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.