How many hospitals in West Virginia are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?

As of April 2026, 26.5% of the 34 CMS star-rated hospitals in West Virginia hold 4 or 5 stars (5 5-star, 4 4-star, 9 3-star, 10 2-star, 6 1-star). The mean rating is 2.76 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for West Virginia is 43.7 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

How does West Virginia compare to the US average for hospital quality?

West Virginia scores 43.7 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 2.76 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 26.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. West Virginia ranks 46 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in West Virginia?

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 West Virginia compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in West Virginia

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for West Virginia, April 2026, across 34 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

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

As of April 2026, 26.5% of the 34 CMS star-rated hospitals in West Virginia hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 2.76 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 43.7/100 (US 55.1), ranking 46 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 IndexWest Virginia 43.7 / 100Rank 46 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

West Virginia CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	5	14.7%
4 stars	4	11.8%
3 stars	9	26.5%
2 stars	10	29.4%
1 star	6	17.6%
Total rated	34	100%

West Virginia vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	West Virginia	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	43.7 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	2.76	3.21
4 or 5 stars	26.5%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	34	3,182

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State

In West Virginia, of 34 CMS star-rated hospitals, 26.5% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 46 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

14.7%

5 hospitals

4-star

11.8%

4 hospitals

3-star

26.5%

9 hospitals

2-star

29.4%

10 hospitals

1-star

17.6%

6 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

43.7 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

2.76

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

-11.4 pts

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 West Virginia are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 26.5% of the 34 CMS star-rated hospitals in West Virginia hold 4 or 5 stars (5 5-star, 4 4-star, 9 3-star, 10 2-star, 6 1-star). The mean rating is 2.76 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for West Virginia is 43.7 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does West Virginia compare to the US average for hospital quality?: West Virginia scores 43.7 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 2.76 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 26.5% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. West Virginia ranks 46 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in West Virginia?: 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 West Virginia 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).