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Hospital Quality in Ohio

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for Ohio, April 2026, across 128 rated hospitals β€” plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 53.1% of the 128 CMS star-rated hospitals in Ohio hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.58 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 64.4/100 (US 55.1), ranking 7 of 49 states, per CMS Hospital Care Compare.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β€” Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)Β·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: )
Gera US Hospital Quality IndexOhio 64.4 / 100Rank 7 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
Ohio CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star ratingHospitalsShare
5 stars1814.1%
4 stars5039.1%
3 stars4837.5%
2 stars129.4%
1 star00.0%
Total rated128100%
Ohio vs the US average β€” April 2026
MeasureOhioUnited States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index64.4 / 10055.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating3.583.21
4 or 5 stars53.1%41.9%
Rated hospitals1283,182

5-star hospitals in Ohio

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

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In Ohio, of 128 CMS star-rated hospitals, 53.1% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 7 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star
14.1%
18 hospitals
4-star
39.1%
50 hospitals
3-star
37.5%
48 hospitals
2-star
9.4%
12 hospitals
1-star
0.0%
0 hospitals
Gera US Hospital Quality Index
64.4 / 100
US average: 55.1
Mean CMS star rating
3.58
US mean: 3.21
vs US average
+9.3 pts
41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in Ohio

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 β€” always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals in Ohio are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?
As of April 2026, 53.1% of the 128 CMS star-rated hospitals in Ohio hold 4 or 5 stars (18 5-star, 50 4-star, 48 3-star, 12 2-star, 0 1-star). The mean rating is 3.58 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for Ohio is 64.4 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does Ohio compare to the US average for hospital quality?
Ohio scores 64.4 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.58 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 53.1% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. Ohio ranks 7 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in Ohio?
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 Ohio 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 β€” Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).