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

As of April 2026, 26.5% of the 136 CMS star-rated hospitals in New York hold 4 or 5 stars (20 5-star, 16 4-star, 34 3-star, 45 2-star, 21 1-star). The mean rating is 2.77 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for New York is 44.1 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

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

New York scores 44.1 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 2.77 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 26.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. New York ranks 44 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 York?

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 York compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in New York

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for New York, April 2026, across 136 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 26.5% of the 136 CMS star-rated hospitals in New York hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 2.77 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 44.1/100 (US 55.1), ranking 44 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 York 44.1 / 100Rank 44 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 York CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	20	14.7%
4 stars	16	11.8%
3 stars	34	25.0%
2 stars	45	33.1%
1 star	21	15.4%
Total rated	136	100%

New York vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	New York	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	44.1 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	2.77	3.21
4 or 5 stars	26.5%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	136	3,182

5-star hospitals in New York

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

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State

In New York, of 136 CMS star-rated hospitals, 26.5% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 44 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

14.7%

20 hospitals

4-star

11.8%

16 hospitals

3-star

25.0%

34 hospitals

2-star

33.1%

45 hospitals

1-star

15.4%

21 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

44.1 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

2.77

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

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41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in New York

Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital — Huntington, NY
New York-Presbyterian/Queens — Flushing, NY

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 York are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 26.5% of the 136 CMS star-rated hospitals in New York hold 4 or 5 stars (20 5-star, 16 4-star, 34 3-star, 45 2-star, 21 1-star). The mean rating is 2.77 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for New York is 44.1 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does New York compare to the US average for hospital quality?: New York scores 44.1 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 2.77 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 26.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. New York ranks 44 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 York?: 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 York 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).