Best hospitals in Aurora, Colorado
CMS lists 4 active hospitals in Aurora, Colorado: 2 acute care hospitals, 1 VA hospital and 1 children's hospital. 4 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 5 stars, held by University Of Colorado Hospital Authority and VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System.
- Hospitals
- 4
- With a CMS star rating
- 3
- Rated 5 stars
- 2
- Emergency services
- 4
- Beds
- 2,054
Best hospitals in Aurora, Colorado, by measure
The best result among Aurora, Colorado hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Aurora | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | University Of Colorado Hospital Authority, VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (tied) | 5 | — |
| Patient survey star rating | VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | 4 | 3.3 |
| Heart attack death rate | The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | 6.3% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | 9.6% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | 13.4% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | 0.90 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | 0.26 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | 102 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Aurora, Colorado
Sorted by CMS overall star rating, then size. CMS data as of Sep 30, 2026.
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Patient survey rating | Emergency services | Beds | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Yes | 858 | Compare University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | ||
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Yes | 447 | Compare VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | ||
| The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital | Yes | 281 | Compare The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital | ||
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Not rated | Not rated | Yes | 468 | Compare Children's Hospital Colorado |