Best hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina
CMS lists 4 active hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina: 2 acute care hospitals and 2 psychiatric hospitals. 2 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 5 stars, held by Rex Hospital.
- Hospitals
- 4
- With a CMS star rating
- 2
- Rated 5 stars
- 1
- Emergency services
- 2
- Beds
- 1,348
Best hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina, by measure
The best result among Raleigh, North Carolina hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Raleigh | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Rex Hospital | 5 | — |
| Heart attack death rate | Rex Hospital | 10.5% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | Rex Hospital | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | Rex Hospital | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | WakeMed, Raleigh Campus | 13.9% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | WakeMed, Raleigh Campus | 0.99 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | Rex Hospital | 0.30 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | Rex Hospital | 202 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Raleigh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital | Yes | 425 | Compare Rex Hospital | ||
| WakeMed, Raleigh Campus | Yes | 678 | Compare WakeMed, Raleigh Campus | ||
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services | Not rated | Not rated | No | 168 | Compare Holly Hill Mental Health Services |
| Triangle Springs | Not rated | Not rated | No | 77 | Compare Triangle Springs |