Top 5 hospitals in Tennessee by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville | |
| 2 | Memorial Healthcare System | Chattanooga | |
| 3 | Mountain Home VA Medical Center | Mountain Home | |
| 4 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | |
| 5 | Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital | Lebanon |
How Tennessee hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 72 rated hospitals in Tennessee
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 61 other Tennessee 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 Tennessee compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Virginia | 3.68 | 61% | 12 / 0 |
| #18 | North Carolina | 3.30 | 44% | 12 / 4 |
| #33 | Missouri | 3.14 | 42% | 5 / 3 |
| #37 | Tennessee | 3.08 | 36% | 6 / 6 |
| #41 | Georgia | 2.94 | 32% | 6 / 8 |
| #43 | Arkansas | 2.86 | 26% | 3 / 3 |
| #47 | Kentucky | 2.76 | 24% | 5 / 8 |
| #48 | Alabama | 2.74 | 19% | 0 / 4 |
| #50 | Mississippi | 2.31 | 14% | 1 / 12 |
Questions about Tennessee hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Tennessee?
6 Tennessee hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Leconte Medical Center (Sevierville), Memorial Healthcare System (Chattanooga), Mountain Home VA Medical Center (Mountain Home), Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville), Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Lebanon), Williamson Medical Center (Franklin).
How does Tennessee rank for hospital quality?
Tennessee ranks #37 of 50 states. Its 72 rated hospitals average 3.08 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 36% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 28% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Tennessee hospitals have a 1-star rating?
6 of 72 rated Tennessee hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 14 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 61 other Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.