Best hospitals in Durham, North Carolina
CMS lists 4 active hospitals in Durham, North Carolina: 3 acute care hospitals and 1 VA hospital. 3 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 5 stars, held by Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.
- Hospitals
- 4
- With a CMS star rating
- 3
- Rated 5 stars
- 2
- Emergency services
- 3
- Beds
- 1,903
Best hospitals in Durham, North Carolina, by measure
The best result among Durham, North Carolina hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Durham | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital (tied) | 5 | — |
| Heart attack death rate | Duke University Hospital | 10.4% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | Durham VA Medical Center | 7.4% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | Duke Regional Hospital | 9.5% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | North Carolina Specialty Hospital | 13.8% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | North Carolina Specialty Hospital | 0.93 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | Duke Regional Hospital | 0.57 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | Duke Regional Hospital | 255 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Durham, North Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Yes | 1,019 | Compare Duke University Hospital | ||
| Duke Regional Hospital | Yes | 391 | Compare Duke Regional Hospital | ||
| Durham VA Medical Center | Yes | 469 | Compare Durham VA Medical Center | ||
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital | Not rated | No | 24 | Compare North Carolina Specialty Hospital |