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

As of April 2026, 39.3% of the 61 CMS star-rated hospitals in New Jersey hold 4 or 5 stars (7 5-star, 17 4-star, 20 3-star, 12 2-star, 5 1-star). The mean rating is 3.15 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for New Jersey is 53.2 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

How does New Jersey compare to the US average for hospital quality?

New Jersey scores 53.2 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.15 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 39.3% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. New Jersey ranks 32 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

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

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 New Jersey compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in New Jersey

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for New Jersey, April 2026, across 61 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 39.3% of the 61 CMS star-rated hospitals in New Jersey hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.15 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 53.2/100 (US 55.1), ranking 32 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 IndexNew Jersey 53.2 / 100Rank 32 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

New Jersey CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	7	11.5%
4 stars	17	27.9%
3 stars	20	32.8%
2 stars	12	19.7%
1 star	5	8.2%
Total rated	61	100%

New Jersey vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	New Jersey	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	53.2 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	3.15	3.21
4 or 5 stars	39.3%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	61	3,182

5-star hospitals in New Jersey

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

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State

In New Jersey, of 61 CMS star-rated hospitals, 39.3% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 32 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

11.5%

7 hospitals

4-star

27.9%

17 hospitals

3-star

32.8%

20 hospitals

2-star

19.7%

12 hospitals

1-star

8.2%

5 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

53.2 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

3.15

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

-1.9 pts

41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in New Jersey

Hackensack University Medical Center — Hackensack, NJ
Morristown Medical Center — Morristown, NJ

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 New Jersey are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 39.3% of the 61 CMS star-rated hospitals in New Jersey hold 4 or 5 stars (7 5-star, 17 4-star, 20 3-star, 12 2-star, 5 1-star). The mean rating is 3.15 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for New Jersey is 53.2 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does New Jersey compare to the US average for hospital quality?: New Jersey scores 53.2 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.15 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 39.3% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. New Jersey ranks 32 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in New Jersey?: 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 New Jersey 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).