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

As of April 2026, 44.4% of the 90 CMS star-rated hospitals in North Carolina hold 4 or 5 stars (12 5-star, 28 4-star, 29 3-star, 17 2-star, 4 1-star). The mean rating is 3.3 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for North Carolina is 57.4 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

How does North Carolina compare to the US average for hospital quality?

North Carolina scores 57.4 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.3 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 44.4% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. North Carolina ranks 18 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

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

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 North Carolina compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in North Carolina

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for North Carolina, April 2026, across 90 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 44.4% of the 90 CMS star-rated hospitals in North Carolina hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.3 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 57.4/100 (US 55.1), ranking 18 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 IndexNorth Carolina 57.4 / 100Rank 18 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

North Carolina CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	12	13.3%
4 stars	28	31.1%
3 stars	29	32.2%
2 stars	17	18.9%
1 star	4	4.4%
Total rated	90	100%

North Carolina vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	North Carolina	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	57.4 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	3.3	3.21
4 or 5 stars	44.4%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	90	3,182

5-star hospitals in North Carolina

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

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State

In North Carolina, of 90 CMS star-rated hospitals, 44.4% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 18 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

13.3%

12 hospitals

4-star

31.1%

28 hospitals

3-star

32.2%

29 hospitals

2-star

18.9%

17 hospitals

1-star

4.4%

4 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

57.4 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

3.3

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

+2.3 pts

41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in North Carolina

Pardee Hospital Henderson County — Hendersonville, NC
Adventhealth Hendersonville — Hendersonville, NC

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 North Carolina are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 44.4% of the 90 CMS star-rated hospitals in North Carolina hold 4 or 5 stars (12 5-star, 28 4-star, 29 3-star, 17 2-star, 4 1-star). The mean rating is 3.3 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for North Carolina is 57.4 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does North Carolina compare to the US average for hospital quality?: North Carolina scores 57.4 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.3 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 44.4% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. North Carolina ranks 18 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in North Carolina?: 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 North Carolina 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).