Hospitals in Hawaii
Our directory lists 29 hospitals in Hawaii, in 4 counties and 20 cities and towns. They include 11 acute care hospitals (38%), 9 critical access hospitals (31%) and 2 children's hospitals (7%). 24 report emergency services to Medicare. 11 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.2 stars. The median Hawaii hospital reports patients spending 129 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Honolulu has the most listings of any city in the state, with 10.
Featured hospitals in Hawaii
- Adventist Health Castle640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kuakini Medical Center347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Pali Momi Medical Center98-1079 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Straub Clinic and Hospital888 S King Street, Honolulu · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital3288 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- The Queens Medical Center1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc67 1125 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kona Community Hospital79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Wilcox Memorial Hospital3-3420 Kuhio Highway, Lihue · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Maui Memorial Medical Center221 Mahalani Street, WailukuAcute care hospital
- Kahuku Medical Center56-117 Pualalea Street, Kahuku · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
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 Hawaii
Who owns Hawaii hospitals
Highest-rated hospitals
- Adventist Health Castle640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kuakini Medical Center347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Pali Momi Medical Center98-1079 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea, HI · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Straub Clinic and Hospital888 S King Street, Honolulu, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital3288 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
Hospital emergency rooms
- Adventist Health Castle640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kuakini Medical Center347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Pali Momi Medical Center98-1079 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea, HI · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Straub Clinic and Hospital888 S King Street, Honolulu, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital3288 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- The Queens Medical Center1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc67 1125 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
Trauma centers in Hawaii
- The Queens Medical Center1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Pali Momi Medical Center98-1079 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea, HI · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Wilcox Memorial Hospital3-3420 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI · Level III 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
Hospitals by county
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in Hawaii?
Our directory lists 29 hospitals in Hawaii, across 4 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in Hawaii have a 5-star rating?
No hospital in Hawaii currently holds a 5-star CMS Overall Star Rating. 5 hospitals hold 4 stars. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to receive a rating.
What is a critical access hospital in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 9 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.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Hawaii?
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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