Best hospitals in Greenville, SC
3 CMS top-rated hospitals Β· 1 at 5 stars Β· mean GUHQI 90.1/100 Β· April 2026
What are the best-rated hospitals in Greenville, SC?
As of April 2026, Greenville, SC has 3 hospitals rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS (1 at the top 5-star level). Ranked by the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital leads with a GUHQI of 100/100 (CMS 5 stars). The city's mean GUHQI across these hospitals is 90.1/100. All figures are from real CMS Hospital Care Compare open data.
| Hospital | CMS stars | GUHQI | Type | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Patewood Hospital | 5 stars | 100 (Exceptional) | Acute Care Hospitals | No |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | 4 stars | 86.4 (High performing) | Acute Care Hospitals | No |
| St Francis-Downtown | 4 stars | 83.9 (Above average) | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
Each hospital name links to its full CMS quality profile. Ratings are from CMS Hospital Care Compare and can be several months old β always check the latest detail before making a healthcare decision.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best hospital in Greenville, SC?
- By the Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI), the highest-rated hospital in Greenville, SC is Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, with a CMS 5 stars and a GUHQI of 100/100 (Exceptional tier) as of April 2026. This is based on real CMS Hospital Care Compare data, not opinion.
- How many top-rated hospitals are in Greenville, SC?
- Greenville, SC has 3 hospitals rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS in the April 2026 dataset, of which 1 hold the top 5-star rating. Their mean Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 90.1/100.
- What does the CMS star rating measure?
- The CMS Overall Star Rating is a 1β5 summary of hospital quality across mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. It is published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is a public-domain government dataset.
- Where does this hospital data come from?
- All ratings are from the CMS Hospital Care Compare "Hospital General Information" dataset (identifier xubh-q36u), as of April 2026. Ratings can be several months old β always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare and consult your clinician before deciding.
Choosing care in Greenville, SC?
Greenville, SC has 3 CMS top-rated hospitals, led by Prisma Health Patewood Hospital (GUHQI 100/100). A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret these ratings, prepare questions for your provider, and plan your next step β with a clinician available online.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).
Informational/educational only β not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.