Best hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland
CMS lists 17 active hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland: 13 acute care hospitals, 2 children's hospitals, 1 VA hospital and 1 other hospital. 12 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 5 stars, held by The Johns Hopkins Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
- Hospitals
- 17
- With a CMS star rating
- 12
- Rated 5 stars
- 3
- Emergency services
- 12
- Beds
- 5,782
Best hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland, by measure
The best result among Baltimore, Maryland hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Baltimore | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Greater Baltimore Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, The Johns Hopkins Hospital (tied) | 5 | — |
| Patient survey star rating | Greater Baltimore Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital (tied) | 4 | 3.3 |
| Heart attack death rate | Saint Agnes Hospital | 10.2% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | VA Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | The Johns Hopkins Hospital | 8.1% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | Greater Baltimore Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (tied) | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | MedStar Harbor Hospital | 0.87 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | MedStar Union Memorial Hospital | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | MedStar Harbor Hospital | 212 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland
Sorted by CMS overall star rating, then size. CMS data as of Sep 30, 2026.