Top 5 hospitals in South Carolina by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston VA Medical Center | Charleston | |
| 2 | Columbia Sc VA Medical Center | Columbia | |
| 3 | Mount Pleasant Hospital | Mount Pleasant | |
| 4 | Patewood Memorial Hospital | Greenville | |
| 5 | Pelham Medical Center | Greer |
How South Carolina hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 49 rated hospitals in South Carolina
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 29 other South Carolina 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 South Carolina compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | South Carolina | 3.43 | 49% | 7 / 0 |
| #18 | North Carolina | 3.30 | 44% | 12 / 4 |
| #41 | Georgia | 2.94 | 32% | 6 / 8 |
Questions about South Carolina hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in South Carolina?
7 South Carolina hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Charleston VA Medical Center (Charleston), Columbia Sc VA Medical Center (Columbia), Mount Pleasant Hospital (Mount Pleasant), Patewood Memorial Hospital (Greenville), Pelham Medical Center (Greer), Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital (Greer) and 1 more, all listed on this page.
How does South Carolina rank for hospital quality?
South Carolina ranks #12 of 50 states. Its 49 rated hospitals average 3.43 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 49% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 20% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many South Carolina hospitals have a 1-star rating?
None. No rated South Carolina 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. 29 other South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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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