Hospital Directory
Hospitals in Maryland
There are 56 Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars. 4 hospitals earn the top 5-star rating. 77% offer emergency services. Below, we break down quality ratings, hospital types, and key metrics to help you evaluate your hospital options.
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Quality Snapshot: Hospitals in Maryland
Of the 56 hospitals in Maryland, 42 have CMS star ratings. 13 hospitals are rated 4 stars or higher, indicating above-average quality across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care. 13 hospitals are rated below 3 stars — consider reviewing their specific quality measures before choosing.
CMS Star Rating Distribution
CMS rates hospitals 1–5 stars based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. Higher is better.
Highest-Rated Hospitals in Maryland
These hospitals earned the highest CMS overall star ratings in Maryland. Higher ratings reflect better outcomes across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center
Calverthealth Medical Center
University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown
Johns Hopkins Hospital, The
Medstar Harbor Hospital
University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center Inc
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital
Garrett Regional Medical Center
All 56 Hospitals in Maryland
Complete directory of Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland, sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any hospital name for a detailed quality profile including infection rates, patient experience scores, and affiliated doctors.
| Hospital | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Type | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore, MD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 370 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center | Towson, MD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 238 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Calverthealth Medical Center | Prince Frederick, MD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 106 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | Chestertown, MD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 64 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital, The | Baltimore, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 1,025 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 376 | Acute Care | No |
| University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center | Glen Burnie, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 329 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 303 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 285 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | Cumberland, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 240 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center | La Plata, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 131 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital | Leonardtown, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 107 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | Oakland, MD | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 33 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 430 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Saint Agnes Hospital | Baltimore, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 407 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center | Rosedale, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 405 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc | Annapolis, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 370 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | Salisbury, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 362 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus | Baltimore, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 276 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Frederick Health Hospital | Frederick, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 248 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center | Columbia, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 233 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Suburban Hospital | Bethesda, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 229 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center | Upper Marlboro, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 224 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | Baltimore, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 208 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Union Hospital Of Cecil County | Elkton, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 166 | Acute Care | No |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | Olney, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 165 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Carroll Hospital Center | Westminster, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 158 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Va Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 137 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Atlantic General Hospital | Berlin, MD | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 48 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 816 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 444 | Acute Care | No |
| Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 413 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center | Rockville, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 331 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | Silver Spring, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 298 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 271 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center | Clinton, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 239 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | Bel Air, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 219 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Northwest Hospital Center | Randallstown, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 215 | Acute Care | Yes |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton | Easton, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 189 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | Lanham, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 182 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | Germantown, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 93 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | Fort Washington, MD | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 37 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | Bethesda, MD | Not Rated | 725 | Acute Care | Yes |
| Springfield Hospital Center | Sykesville, MD | Not Rated | 522 | Psychiatric | No |
| Va Maryland Healthcare System - Perry Point | Perry Point, MD | Not Rated | 505 | Acute Care | No |
| Spring Grove Hospital Center | Catonsville, MD | Not Rated | 440 | Psychiatric | No |
| Sheppard And Enoch Pratt Hospital, The | Baltimore, MD | Not Rated | 322 | Psychiatric | No |
| Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute | Baltimore, MD | Not Rated | 134 | Acute Care | No |
| Thomas B Finan Center | Cumberland, MD | Not Rated | 119 | Psychiatric | No |
| Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital | Baltimore, MD | Not Rated | 117 | Children's | No |
| Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital | Baltimore, MD | Not Rated | 100 | Acute Care | No |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | Cambridge, MD | Not Rated | 80 | Psychiatric | No |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | Baltimore, MD | Not Rated | 63 | Children's | Yes |
| Brook Lane Health Services | Hagerstown, MD | Not Rated | 46 | Psychiatric | No |
| Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At | Aberdeen, MD | Not Rated | 33 | Psychiatric | Yes |
| Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center | Annapolis, MD | Not Rated | 16 | Psychiatric | Yes |
Hospital quality data from CMS Hospital Compare. Bed counts from the Provider of Services file. Click hospital names for full quality profiles.
Hospital Types in Maryland
Understanding hospital types helps you match facilities to your care needs. in Maryland, hospitals break down as: 46 Acute Care, 8 Psychiatric, 2 Children's.
Emergency Services in Maryland
Access to emergency care is a critical factor when choosing a hospital and a Medicare plan. in Maryland, 43 of 56 hospitals (77%) operate emergency departments. 4 facilities offer comprehensive critical care (6+ unit types), equipped to handle the widest range of emergencies from cardiac events to trauma.
Emergency services data self-reported by facilities to CMS. If emergency access is important to you, confirm directly with the hospital and check that it's in your plan's network.
Does Your Medicare Plan Cover These Hospitals?
Hospital access depends on your Medicare plan's network. Compare plans available in Maryland to find coverage that includes the hospitals you need.
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Why Hospital Quality Matters for Medicare Beneficiaries
When choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, your hospital options are determined by the plan's provider network. Understanding local hospital quality helps you make an informed decision:
- Network matters: Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans limit which hospitals you can use. Original Medicare covers any Medicare-certified hospital, but supplemental coverage varies. Always verify network status before enrolling.
- Quality varies locally: Even among hospitals in Maryland, CMS ratings range significantly. A 1-star difference in overall rating reflects meaningful differences in patient outcomes.
- Emergency access: In an emergency, Medicare covers the nearest hospital regardless of network. But for planned procedures, choosing a higher-rated in-network hospital can reduce complications and readmissions.
- Specialist availability: Hospitals with more affiliated physicians and teaching programs typically offer broader specialty access — important if you need cardiology, oncology, or orthopedic care.
Community Context: Maryland
Hospital quality doesn't exist in a vacuum — the demographics of a community shape the healthcare infrastructure around it. Areas with higher senior populations tend to have more hospital beds and specialty services. Understanding who lives in Maryland helps contextualize the hospital landscape above.
Demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Crime data from CrimeGrade.org. Community profiles from BestNeighborhood.org.
Maryland's senior population (16.1%) is near the national average, supporting a moderate healthcare infrastructure. The area has a C overall crime grade — be aware of your surroundings, especially when visiting hospitals at night.
Hospital FAQ: Maryland
How many hospitals are there in Maryland?
There are 56 Medicare-certified hospitals in Maryland. 42 have CMS overall star ratings, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which hospitals in Maryland have the best CMS ratings?
4 hospitals have the highest possible 5-star CMS rating. 9 hospitals are rated 4 stars. CMS ratings are based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely & effective care. See our top-rated hospitals section for the full list.
How many hospitals in Maryland have emergency rooms?
43 of 56 hospitals (77%) in Maryland operate emergency departments. 4 offer comprehensive critical care. In an emergency, Medicare covers the nearest hospital regardless of network status.
Are these hospitals in my Medicare plan's network?
Network coverage depends on your specific Medicare plan. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans have defined provider networks — some hospitals may be in-network for one plan but out-of-network for another. Original Medicare covers any Medicare-certified hospital. Compare Medicare plans in Maryland to find coverage that includes your preferred hospitals.
Where does this hospital data come from?
All data on this page comes from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) databases: Hospital Compare for quality measures and star ratings, and Provider of Services for bed counts, services, and staffing. Data is updated quarterly. Last update: February 2026. Read our full methodology →
How should I use this hospital information when choosing a Medicare plan?
Start by identifying which hospitals you prefer based on quality ratings, services, and proximity. Then compare Medicare plans in Maryland to find plans that include your preferred hospitals in their network. Key factors: CMS star rating (4+ stars indicates above-average quality), emergency services availability, bed capacity, and teaching status. Use our enrollment checklist to stay organized.
About the Data & Editorial Team
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward is the founder of InsuranceDataNow.org and reviews all content for data accuracy and methodology compliance.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to consumer data tools. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org.
Role: Reviews and approves all content for data accuracy, source verification, and methodology compliance.
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Sources
- CMS Hospital Compare: Hospital quality measures and star ratings from data.cms.gov
- CMS Provider of Services: Bed counts, staffing, and facility data from data.cms.gov
- American Community Survey: Demographic data from census.gov
- CrimeGrade.org: Crime grades for Maryland from crimegrade.org
- BestNeighborhood.org: Community profiles for Maryland from bestneighborhood.org
All data is sourced from official government databases and trusted third-party providers. Data is updated regularly — see page header for last refresh dates.