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Hospitals in Raleigh, NC

According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the July 2026 CMS release, Raleigh, North Carolina, has 5 hospitals, 2 with an emergency department. The median emergency room visit lasts 3 hr 23 min, 16 min longer than the North Carolina median of 3 hr 7 min. The shortest is at Rex Hospital (3 hr 22 min). The highest Medicare star rating among its 2 rated hospitals is 5 out of 5, at Rex Hospital.

5 hospitals 2 with an ER Wake County
Hospitals 5 1,378 beds (4 reporting)
With an ER 2 emergency departments
Median ER visit 3 hr 23 min +16 min vs North Carolina
Average stars 4.5 / 5 2 rated by CMS
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Raleigh hospitals

Showing all 5 hospitals

No longer listed by Medicare (closed or merged): Duke Health Raleigh Hospital, Wake County Alcoholism Treat Center. These pages are kept for reference.

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About hospitals in Raleigh

There are 5 hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. 2 of them have an emergency department. By type: 2 acute care hospitals and 2 psychiatric hospitals (type not recorded for 1).

The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Raleigh lasts 3 hr 23 min, 16 min longer than the North Carolina median of 3 hr 7 min. The shortest is at Rex Hospital, 3 hr 22 min.

Compare hospitals in Raleigh

Two Raleigh hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.

Community health centers near Raleigh

Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.

Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).

Care after the hospital in Raleigh

Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.

Marketplace insurers with Raleigh hospitals in network

How many of the 4 Raleigh hospitals on this page each insurer's 2027 Marketplace plans list as in network. From the insurers' provider files, loaded November 4, 2026. Networks change; confirm with your insurer.

  • Ambetter2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 3 of 4Raleigh hospitals
  • UnitedHealthcare2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 3 of 4Raleigh hospitals
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 2 of 4Raleigh hospitals
  • Oscar2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 2 of 4Raleigh hospitals

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Find doctors in Raleigh

Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Raleigh, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.

People and health care in Raleigh

From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Raleigh.

Population
481,031
Median age 34.7
Hospitals per 100,000
1.0
5 hospitals listed
No health insurance
9.3%
above the U.S. 8.4%
Age 65 and over
11.9%
below the U.S. 17.2%
Median household income
$85,395
U.S. $80,734

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Questions about hospitals in Raleigh

How many hospitals are in Raleigh, North Carolina?

There are 5 hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2 of them have an emergency department.

How long is the emergency room wait in Raleigh?

The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Raleigh lasts 3 hr 23 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The North Carolina median is 3 hr 7 min.

Which hospital in Raleigh has the shortest ER wait?

Rex Hospital reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Raleigh at 3 hr 22 min.

What is the best hospital in Raleigh?

Rex Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 2 Raleigh hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.

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Figures as of the July 2026 CMS release Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data Permanent link: hospitalsineachstate.com/hospitals/north-carolina/raleigh/

All North Carolina hospitals

Source: hospital listings from CMS and public records; emergency room wait times (measure OP-18b) and overall star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Wait times are 12-month medians, not live. Where these figures come from.

Not affiliated with CMS. For a medical emergency, call 911.