Hospital Quality in Michigan
Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for Michigan, April 2026, across 94 rated hospitals β plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.
How good are the hospitals in Michigan, and how do they compare to the US average?
As of April 2026, 38.3% of the 94 CMS star-rated hospitals in Michigan hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.09 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 52.2/100 (US 55.1), ranking 35 of 49 states, per CMS Hospital Care Compare.
| Star rating | Hospitals | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 9 | 9.6% |
| 4 stars | 27 | 28.7% |
| 3 stars | 30 | 31.9% |
| 2 stars | 19 | 20.2% |
| 1 star | 9 | 9.6% |
| Total rated | 94 | 100% |
| Measure | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Gera US Hospital Quality Index | 52.2 / 100 | 55.1 / 100 |
| Mean CMS star rating | 3.09 | 3.21 |
| 4 or 5 stars | 38.3% | 41.9% |
| Rated hospitals | 94 | 3,182 |
5-star hospitals in Michigan
- Corewell Health Zeeland HospitalZeeland Β· 5 stars β
- Holland Community HospitalHolland Β· 5 stars β
Examples shown are CMS 5-star acute care hospitals in Michigan; this is not an exhaustive list and not a Gera endorsement.
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In Michigan, of 94 CMS star-rated hospitals, 38.3% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 35 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.
5-star hospital examples in Michigan
- Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital β Zeeland, MI
- Holland Community Hospital β Holland, MI
Ratings are CMSβs 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 β always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare before deciding.
Navigating hospital care in Michigan? A GeraClinic care navigator can help you read CMS star ratings, compare hospitals, and prepare for your appointment β with a clinician available online.
Talk to a GeraClinic care navigatorFrequently asked questions
- How many hospitals in Michigan are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?
- As of April 2026, 38.3% of the 94 CMS star-rated hospitals in Michigan hold 4 or 5 stars (9 5-star, 27 4-star, 30 3-star, 19 2-star, 9 1-star). The mean rating is 3.09 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Michigan is 52.2 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
- How does Michigan compare to the US average for hospital quality?
- Michigan scores 52.2 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.09 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 38.3% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Michigan ranks 35 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMSβs own star ratings.
- Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Michigan?
- 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 Michigan compares before you choose.
Navigating hospital care in Michigan?
A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret CMS star ratings, compare hospitals, and prepare for your appointment 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).