How many hospitals in Colorado are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?

As of April 2026, 73.5% of the 49 CMS star-rated hospitals in Colorado hold 4 or 5 stars (14 5-star, 22 4-star, 11 3-star, 1 2-star, 1 1-star). The mean rating is 3.96 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Colorado is 74.1 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

How does Colorado compare to the US average for hospital quality?

Colorado scores 74.1 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.96 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 73.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Colorado ranks 2 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Colorado?

Every Medicare-registered hospital has its own page on the CMS Hospital Care Compare website showing its overall star rating and its mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely-care results. Search by hospital name or ZIP code at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the interactive finder on this page to see how Colorado compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in Colorado

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for Colorado, April 2026, across 49 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

How good are the hospitals in Colorado, and how do they compare to the US average?

As of April 2026, 73.5% of the 49 CMS star-rated hospitals in Colorado hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.96 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 74.1/100 (US 55.1), ranking 2 of 49 states, per CMS Hospital Care Compare.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera US Hospital Quality IndexColorado 74.1 / 100Rank 2 of 49 states. The US average is 55.1. A transparent 0-100 summary of CMS star ratings adjusted for mortality and readmission outcomes.How this index is calculated

Colorado CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	14	28.6%
4 stars	22	44.9%
3 stars	11	22.4%
2 stars	1	2.0%
1 star	1	2.0%
Total rated	49	100%

Colorado vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	Colorado	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	74.1 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	3.96	3.21
4 or 5 stars	73.5%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	49	3,182

5-star hospitals in Colorado

Examples shown are CMS 5-star acute care hospitals in Colorado; this is not an exhaustive list and not a Gera endorsement.

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State

In Colorado, of 49 CMS star-rated hospitals, 73.5% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 2 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

28.6%

14 hospitals

4-star

44.9%

22 hospitals

3-star

22.4%

11 hospitals

2-star

2.0%

1 hospitals

1-star

2.0%

1 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

74.1 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

3.96

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

+19.0 pts

41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in Colorado

Poudre Valley Hospital — Fort Collins, CO
Mercy Regional Medical Center — Durango, CO

Ratings are CMS’s own official star ratings, not Gera ratings. The distribution covers CMS star-rated hospitals only; hospitals without a published overall star rating are excluded. A rating can be several months old — always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals in Colorado are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 73.5% of the 49 CMS star-rated hospitals in Colorado hold 4 or 5 stars (14 5-star, 22 4-star, 11 3-star, 1 2-star, 1 1-star). The mean rating is 3.96 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Colorado is 74.1 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does Colorado compare to the US average for hospital quality?: Colorado scores 74.1 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.96 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 73.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Colorado ranks 2 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Colorado?: Every Medicare-registered hospital has its own page on the CMS Hospital Care Compare website showing its overall star rating and its mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely-care results. Search by hospital name or ZIP code at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the interactive finder on this page to see how Colorado compares before you choose.

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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 — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).