Best hospitals in Norfolk, Virginia
CMS lists 3 active hospitals in Norfolk, Virginia: 2 acute care hospitals and 1 children's hospital. 2 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 4 stars, held by Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
- Hospitals
- 3
- With a CMS star rating
- 2
- Rated 5 stars
- 0
- Emergency services
- 2
- Beds
- 978
Best hospitals in Norfolk, Virginia, by measure
The best result among Norfolk, Virginia hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Norfolk | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 4 | — |
| Heart attack death rate | Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 14.6% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | Sentara Leigh Hospital | 0.95 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | Sentara Leigh Hospital | 0.42 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | Sentara Leigh Hospital | 168 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Norfolk, Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Yes | 525 | Compare Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | ||
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | No | 247 | Compare Sentara Leigh Hospital | ||
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc | Not rated | Not rated | Yes | 206 | Compare Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc |