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Hospitals in Washington

Our directory lists 117 hospitals in Washington, in 36 counties and 83 cities and towns. They include 46 acute care hospitals (39%), 39 critical access hospitals (33%) and 10 psychiatric hospitals (9%). 88 report emergency services to Medicare. 60 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.2 stars. The median Washington hospital reports patients spending 167 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Seattle has the most listings of any city in the state, with 11.

117
hospitals listed
36
counties represented
60
with a CMS star rating
88
with an emergency room
Highest rated first

Featured hospitals in Washington

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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.

By type

Hospital types in Washington

By ownership

Who owns Washington hospitals

CMS 4 and 5 stars

Highest-rated hospitals

All 24
Emergency care

Hospital emergency rooms

All 88
Injury care

Trauma centers in Washington

All 73

Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.

Cities

Cities with the most hospitals

Counties

Hospitals by county

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are there in Washington?

Our directory lists 117 hospitals in Washington, across 36 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.

Which hospitals in Washington have a 5-star rating?

6 hospitals in Washington currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 24 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 Washington?

Washington has 39 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 Washington?

Yes. We list 6 VA medical centers in Washington. 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 Washington?

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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