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

As of April 2026, 13.5% of the 52 CMS star-rated hospitals in Mississippi hold 4 or 5 stars (1 5-star, 6 4-star, 14 3-star, 19 2-star, 12 1-star). The mean rating is 2.33 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Mississippi is 32.8 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

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

Mississippi scores 32.8 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 2.33 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 13.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Mississippi ranks 49 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

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

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 Mississippi compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in Mississippi

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for Mississippi, April 2026, across 52 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 13.5% of the 52 CMS star-rated hospitals in Mississippi hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 2.33 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 32.8/100 (US 55.1), ranking 49 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 IndexMississippi 32.8 / 100Rank 49 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

Mississippi CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	1	1.9%
4 stars	6	11.5%
3 stars	14	26.9%
2 stars	19	36.5%
1 star	12	23.1%
Total rated	52	100%

Mississippi vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	Mississippi	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	32.8 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	2.33	3.21
4 or 5 stars	13.5%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	52	3,182

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State

In Mississippi, of 52 CMS star-rated hospitals, 13.5% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 49 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

1.9%

1 hospitals

4-star

11.5%

6 hospitals

3-star

26.9%

14 hospitals

2-star

36.5%

19 hospitals

1-star

23.1%

12 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

32.8 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

2.33

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

-22.3 pts

41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

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 Mississippi are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 13.5% of the 52 CMS star-rated hospitals in Mississippi hold 4 or 5 stars (1 5-star, 6 4-star, 14 3-star, 19 2-star, 12 1-star). The mean rating is 2.33 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Mississippi is 32.8 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does Mississippi compare to the US average for hospital quality?: Mississippi scores 32.8 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 2.33 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 13.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Mississippi ranks 49 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Mississippi?: 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 Mississippi 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).