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Best hospitals in West Virginia, 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, West Virginia's 34 rated hospitals average 2.76 Medicare stars, against a US average of 3.21, ranking #46 of 50 states in the HospitalsInEachState.com State Hospital Quality Rankings. 9 hold 4 or 5 stars (5 with 5) and 16 are rated 1 or 2 stars.

CMS data published October 202634 rated hospitalsRanked #46 of 50
State rank #46 of 50 In the bottom 10 · all states
Average rating 2.76 stars −0.45 vs U.S. U.S. is 3.21
Rated 4–5 stars 26% 9 of 34 hospitals
Rated 1–2 stars 47% 16 of 34 hospitals

Top 5 hospitals in West Virginia by CMS stars

#HospitalCityCMS stars
1 Beckley VA Medical Center Beckley
2 Clarksburg VA Medical Center Clarksburg
3 Hampshire Memorial Hospital Romney
4 Huntington VA Medical Center Huntington
5 Morgan Cty War Memorial Berkeley Springs

How West Virginia hospitals are rated

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

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All 34 rated hospitals in West Virginia

Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 26 other West Virginia hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.

Showing the top 25 of 34 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 West Virginia compares with its neighbors

RankStateAvg starsRated 4–5 ★5 ★ / 1 ★
#6 Virginia 3.68 61% 12 / 0
#7 Ohio 3.60 54% 18 / 0
#11 Pennsylvania 3.50 56% 20 / 3
#17 Maryland 3.31 38% 7 / 2
#46 West Virginia 2.76 26% 5 / 6
#47 Kentucky 2.76 24% 5 / 8

Questions about West Virginia hospital ratings

What are the best-rated hospitals in West Virginia?

5 West Virginia hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Beckley VA Medical Center (Beckley), Clarksburg VA Medical Center (Clarksburg), Hampshire Memorial Hospital (Romney), Huntington VA Medical Center (Huntington), Morgan Cty War Memorial (Berkeley Springs).

How does West Virginia rank for hospital quality?

West Virginia ranks #46 of 50 states. Its 34 rated hospitals average 2.76 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 26% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 47% are rated 1 or 2 stars.

How many West Virginia hospitals have a 1-star rating?

6 of 34 rated West Virginia hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 10 have 2 stars.

Why isn't my hospital on this list?

Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 26 other West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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/west-virginia/

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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.