Best hospitals in Joplin, Missouri
CMS lists 2 active hospitals in Joplin, Missouri. 2 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 2 stars, held by Freeman Health System - Freeman West.
- Hospitals
- 2
- With a CMS star rating
- 2
- Rated 5 stars
- 0
- Emergency services
- 2
- Beds
- 777
Best hospitals in Joplin, Missouri, by measure
The best result among Joplin, Missouri hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Joplin | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 2 | — |
| Heart attack death rate | Mercy Hospital Joplin | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | Mercy Hospital Joplin | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 11.8% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 14.5% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | Mercy Hospital Joplin | 0.87 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 0.19 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | Mercy Hospital Joplin | 226 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Joplin, Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | Yes | 410 | Compare Freeman Health System - Freeman West | ||
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | Yes | 367 | Compare Mercy Hospital Joplin |