Hospitals in Massachusetts
Our directory lists 120 hospitals in Massachusetts, in 14 counties and 80 cities and towns. They include 55 acute care hospitals (46%), 21 psychiatric hospitals (18%) and 10 long-term care hospitals (8%). 74 report emergency services to Medicare. 54 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.2 stars. The median Massachusetts hospital reports patients spending 212 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Boston has the most listings of any city in the state, with 13.
Featured hospitals in Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital75 Francis Street, Boston · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Emerson Hospital -133 Old Road To 9 Acre Corner, W Concord · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Fairview Hospital29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street, Boston · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital2014 Washington Street, Newton · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham148 Chestnut Street, Needham · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- New England Baptist Hospital125 Parker Hill Avenue, BostonAcute care hospital
- North Shore Medical Center -81 Highland Avenue, Salem · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Berkshire Medical Center725 North Street, Pittsfield · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton199 Reedsdale Road, Milton · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth · Emergency roomAcute care 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 Massachusetts
- Hospital Emergency Rooms74
- Acute Care Hospitals55
- Birthing-Friendly Hospitals38
- 4 and 5-Star Hospitals21
- Psychiatric Hospitals21
- Trauma Centers19
- Long-Term Care Hospitals10
- 5-Star Hospitals9
- Level I Trauma Centers9
- Rehabilitation Hospitals6
- Pediatric Trauma Centers6
- Critical Access Hospitals4
- Children's Hospitals3
- VA Hospitals3
Who owns Massachusetts hospitals
Highest-rated hospitals
- Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital75 Francis Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Emerson Hospital -133 Old Road To 9 Acre Corner, W Concord, MA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Fairview Hospital29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- New England Baptist Hospital125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MAAcute care hospital
Hospital emergency rooms
- Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital75 Francis Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Emerson Hospital -133 Old Road To 9 Acre Corner, W Concord, MA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Fairview Hospital29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA · Emergency roomCritical access hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- North Shore Medical Center -81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA · Level III traumaAcute care hospital
Trauma centers in Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital75 Francis Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington41 & 45 Mall Road, Burlington, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Boston Medical Center1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Baystate Medical Center759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Tufts Medical Center800 Washington Street, Boston, MA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- South Shore Hospital55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA · 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
- Boston13
- Worcester7
- Holyoke4
- Cambridge3
- Fall River3
- Jamaica Plain3
- Springfield2
- New Bedford2
- Brockton2
- Haverhill2
- Brookline2
- Taunton2
- Methuen2
- Brighton2
- Salem2
- Westfield2
- Beverly2
- Bedford2
- Westborough2
- Lowell1
- Lynn1
- Newton1
- Somerville1
- Lawrence1
- Framingham1
- Medford1
- Peabody1
- Everett1
- Attleboro1
- Pittsfield1
- Leominster1
- Marlborough1
- Woburn1
- Braintree1
- Natick1
- Gloucester1
- Tewksbury1
- Needham1
- Norwood1
- Northampton1
- Melrose1
- Milton1
- Stoughton1
- Milford1
- Belmont1
- Dedham1
- Burlington1
- Ludlow1
- Canton1
- Winchester1
- Charlestown1
- Gardner1
- Greenfield1
- Southbridge1
- Palmer1
- Newburyport1
- Hyannis1
- Westwood1
- North Adams1
- Webster1
Hospitals by county
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 120 hospitals in Massachusetts, across 14 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in Massachusetts have a 5-star rating?
9 hospitals in Massachusetts currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 21 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 4 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. We list 3 VA medical centers in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts?
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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