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Best hospitals in Washington, ranked by CMS star rating

Ranked by Medicare's overall hospital star rating (CMS, October 2026 release). Stars summarize quality measures; they are not patient reviews.

According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the October 2026 CMS release, Washington's 60 rated hospitals average 3.23 Medicare stars, against a US average of 3.21, ranking #25 of 50 states in the HospitalsInEachState.com State Hospital Quality Rankings. 24 hold 4 or 5 stars (6 with 5) and 15 are rated 1 or 2 stars.

CMS data published October 202660 rated hospitalsRanked #25 of 50
State rank #25 of 50 In the middle of the pack · all states
Average rating 3.23 stars +0.02 vs U.S. U.S. is 3.21
Rated 4–5 stars 40% 24 of 60 hospitals
Rated 1–2 stars 25% 15 of 60 hospitals

Top 5 hospitals in Washington by CMS stars

#HospitalCityCMS stars
1 EvergreenHealth Medical Center Kirkland
2 St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor
3 St Elizabeth Hospital Enumclaw
4 Valley Hospital & Medical Center Spokane
5 Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle

How Washington hospitals are rated

Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.

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All 60 rated hospitals in Washington

Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 46 other Washington hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.

Showing the top 25 of 60 hospitals

Latest national report: 79% of Utah's rated hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars; 14% of Mississippi's do (Nov 13, 2026)

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How Washington compares with its neighbors

RankStateAvg starsRated 4–5 ★5 ★ / 1 ★
#9 Idaho 3.55 45% 5 / 0
#20 Oregon 3.25 45% 3 / 2
#25 Washington 3.23 40% 6 / 1

Questions about Washington hospital ratings

What are the best-rated hospitals in Washington?

6 Washington hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: EvergreenHealth Medical Center (Kirkland), St Anthony Hospital (Gig Harbor), St Elizabeth Hospital (Enumclaw), Valley Hospital & Medical Center (Spokane), Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle), Whitman Hospital and Medical Center (Colfax).

How does Washington rank for hospital quality?

Washington ranks #25 of 50 states. Its 60 rated hospitals average 3.23 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 40% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 25% are rated 1 or 2 stars.

How many Washington hospitals have a 1-star rating?

1 of 60 rated Washington hospitals has 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. 46 other Washington 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 Washington hospital directory.

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Figures as of the October 2026 CMS release Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data Permanent link: hospitalsineachstate.com/hospital-ratings/washington/

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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.