Hospital Quality in South Carolina
Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for South Carolina, April 2026, across 49 rated hospitals β plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.
How good are the hospitals in South Carolina, and how do they compare to the US average?
As of April 2026, 49.0% of the 49 CMS star-rated hospitals in South Carolina hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.43 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 60.5/100 (US 55.1), ranking 12 of 49 states, per CMS Hospital Care Compare.
| Star rating | Hospitals | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 7 | 14.3% |
| 4 stars | 17 | 34.7% |
| 3 stars | 15 | 30.6% |
| 2 stars | 10 | 20.4% |
| 1 star | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total rated | 49 | 100% |
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Gera US Hospital Quality Index | 60.5 / 100 | 55.1 / 100 |
| Mean CMS star rating | 3.43 | 3.21 |
| 4 or 5 stars | 49.0% | 41.9% |
| Rated hospitals | 49 | 3,182 |
5-star hospitals in South Carolina
- Prisma Health Greer Memorial HospitalSpartanburg Β· 5 stars β
- Prisma Health Patewood HospitalGreenville Β· 5 stars β
Examples shown are CMS 5-star acute care hospitals in South Carolina; this is not an exhaustive list and not a Gera endorsement.
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In South Carolina, of 49 CMS star-rated hospitals, 49.0% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 12 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.
5-star hospital examples in South Carolina
- Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital β Spartanburg, SC
- Prisma Health Patewood Hospital β Greenville, SC
Ratings are CMSβs 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.
Navigating hospital care in South Carolina? A GeraClinic care navigator can help you read CMS star ratings, compare hospitals, and prepare for your appointment β with a clinician available online.
Talk to a GeraClinic care navigatorFrequently asked questions
- How many hospitals in South Carolina are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?
- As of April 2026, 49.0% of the 49 CMS star-rated hospitals in South Carolina hold 4 or 5 stars (7 5-star, 17 4-star, 15 3-star, 10 2-star, 0 1-star). The mean rating is 3.43 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for South Carolina is 60.5 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
- How does South Carolina compare to the US average for hospital quality?
- South Carolina scores 60.5 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.43 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 49.0% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. South Carolina ranks 12 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMSβs own star ratings.
- Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in South 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 South 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 β Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).