Hospitals in Colorado
Our directory lists 123 hospitals in Colorado, in 48 counties and 72 cities and towns. They include 51 acute care hospitals (41%), 32 critical access hospitals (26%) and 9 psychiatric hospitals (7%). 98 report emergency services to Medicare. 49 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 4.0 stars. The median Colorado hospital reports patients spending 134 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Denver has the most listings of any city in the state, with 10.
Featured hospitals in Colorado
- AdventHealth Parker9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Medical Center of the Rockies2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Poudre Valley Hospital1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Saint Joseph Hospital1375 E 19th Ave, Denver · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Adventhealth Castle Rock2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus14300 Orchard Pkwy, Westminster · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Longs Peak Hospital1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mercy Regional Medical Center1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Mt San Rafael Hospital410 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital
- Vail Health Hospital181 W Meadow Dr, Vail · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Grand Junction VA Medical Center2121 N. Avenue, Grand Junction · Emergency roomVA medical center
Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.
Hospital types in Colorado
- Hospital Emergency Rooms98
- Trauma Centers71
- Acute Care Hospitals51
- Birthing-Friendly Hospitals45
- 4 and 5-Star Hospitals36
- Critical Access Hospitals32
- 5-Star Hospitals14
- Level II Trauma Centers13
- Psychiatric Hospitals9
- Rehabilitation Hospitals9
- Long-Term Care Hospitals6
- Level I Trauma Centers5
- Children's Hospitals4
Who owns Colorado hospitals
Highest-rated hospitals
- AdventHealth Parker9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Medical Center of the Rockies2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Poudre Valley Hospital1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Saint Joseph Hospital1375 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Adventhealth Castle Rock2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus14300 Orchard Pkwy, Westminster, CO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Longs Peak Hospital1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
Hospital emergency rooms
- AdventHealth Parker9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Medical Center of the Rockies2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Poudre Valley Hospital1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Saint Joseph Hospital1375 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Adventhealth Castle Rock2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus14300 Orchard Pkwy, Westminster, CO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Longs Peak Hospital1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
Trauma centers in Colorado
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital11600 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Hca-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Uch-Memorial Health System1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Denver Health & Hospital Authority777 Bannock St, Denver, CO · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- AdventHealth Parker9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Medical Center of the Rockies2500 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- AdventHealth Littleton7700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Banner North Colorado Medical Center1801 16th St, Greeley, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
- Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC200 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital
Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.
Cities with the most hospitals
- Denver10
- Colorado Springs10
- Aurora6
- Highlands Ranch4
- Grand Junction4
- Englewood4
- Thornton3
- Westminster3
- Pueblo3
- Greeley3
- Fort Collins2
- Lakewood2
- Boulder2
- Longmont2
- Loveland2
- Broomfield2
- Littleton2
- Louisville2
- Durango2
- Johnstown2
- Estes Park2
- Centennial1
- Castle Rock1
- Parker1
- Northglenn1
- Brighton1
- Wheat Ridge1
- Lafayette1
- Montrose1
- Cañon City1
- Sterling1
- Fort Carson1
- Lone Tree1
- Fruita1
- Steamboat Springs1
- Fort Morgan1
- Glenwood Springs1
- Alamosa1
- Rifle1
- Craig1
- Delta1
- Cortez1
- Trinidad1
- Lamar1
- Woodland Park1
- Aspen1
- Gunnison1
- Salida1
- Vail1
- Brush1
- Burlington1
- Yuma1
- Frisco1
- Walsenburg1
- Leadville1
- Telluride1
- Rangely1
- Wray1
- Meeker1
- Holyoke1
Hospitals by county
- Adams County10
- Alamosa County1
- Arapahoe County9
- Archuleta County1
- Baca County1
- Boulder County7
- Broomfield County1
- Chaffee County1
- Cheyenne County1
- Conejos County1
- Delta County1
- Denver County9
- Douglas County9
- Eagle County1
- El Paso County11
- Fremont County1
- Garfield County2
- Grand County2
- Gunnison County1
- Huerfano County1
- Jefferson County5
- Kiowa County1
- Kit Carson County1
- La Plata County2
- Lake County1
- Larimer County8
- Las Animas County1
- Lincoln County1
- Logan County1
- Mesa County5
- Moffat County1
- Montezuma County1
- Montrose County1
- Morgan County2
- Otero County1
- Phillips County2
- Pitkin County1
- Prowers County1
- Pueblo County3
- Rio Blanco County2
- Rio Grande County1
- Routt County1
- San Miguel County1
- Sedgwick County1
- Summit County1
- Teller County1
- Weld County3
- Yuma County2
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in Colorado?
Our directory lists 123 hospitals in Colorado, across 48 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in Colorado have a 5-star rating?
14 hospitals in Colorado currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 36 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.
What is a critical access hospital in Colorado?
Colorado has 32 critical access hospitals. These are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and around-the-clock emergency care, certified under a Medicare program that supports hospital care in rural areas.
Are there VA hospitals in Colorado?
Yes. We list 2 VA medical centers in Colorado. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Colorado?
Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.
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