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

As of April 2026, 43.8% of the 16 CMS star-rated hospitals in North Dakota hold 4 or 5 stars (2 5-star, 5 4-star, 5 3-star, 3 2-star, 1 1-star). The mean rating is 3.25 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for North Dakota is 56.6 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

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

North Dakota scores 56.6 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.25 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 43.8% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. North Dakota ranks 20 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 Dakota?

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 Dakota compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in North Dakota

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for North Dakota, April 2026, across 16 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 43.8% of the 16 CMS star-rated hospitals in North Dakota hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.25 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 56.6/100 (US 55.1), ranking 20 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 Dakota 56.6 / 100Rank 20 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 Dakota CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	2	12.5%
4 stars	5	31.3%
3 stars	5	31.3%
2 stars	3	18.8%
1 star	1	6.3%
Total rated	16	100%

North Dakota vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	North Dakota	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	56.6 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	3.25	3.21
4 or 5 stars	43.8%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	16	3,182

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State

In North Dakota, of 16 CMS star-rated hospitals, 43.8% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 20 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

12.5%

2 hospitals

4-star

31.3%

5 hospitals

3-star

31.3%

5 hospitals

2-star

18.8%

3 hospitals

1-star

6.3%

1 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

56.6 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

3.25

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

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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 North Dakota are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 43.8% of the 16 CMS star-rated hospitals in North Dakota hold 4 or 5 stars (2 5-star, 5 4-star, 5 3-star, 3 2-star, 1 1-star). The mean rating is 3.25 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for North Dakota is 56.6 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does North Dakota compare to the US average for hospital quality?: North Dakota scores 56.6 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.25 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 43.8% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. North Dakota ranks 20 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 Dakota?: 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 Dakota 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).