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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.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β€” Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)Β·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: )
Gera US Hospital Quality IndexMichigan 52.2 / 100Rank 35 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
Michigan CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star ratingHospitalsShare
5 stars99.6%
4 stars2728.7%
3 stars3031.9%
2 stars1920.2%
1 star99.6%
Total rated94100%
Michigan vs the US average β€” April 2026
MeasureMichiganUnited States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index52.2 / 10055.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating3.093.21
4 or 5 stars38.3%41.9%
Rated hospitals943,182

5-star hospitals in Michigan

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
9.6%
9 hospitals
4-star
28.7%
27 hospitals
3-star
31.9%
30 hospitals
2-star
20.2%
19 hospitals
1-star
9.6%
9 hospitals
Gera US Hospital Quality Index
52.2 / 100
US average: 55.1
Mean CMS star rating
3.09
US mean: 3.21
vs US average
-2.9 pts
41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in Michigan

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 β€” always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare before deciding.

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Frequently 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 CMS’s 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.

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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 β€” Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).