Best hospitals · NC
Best hospitals in North Carolina
90 North Carolina hospitals have CMS overall star ratings. 12 have a five-star rating, 71 have price data on cleartau, and 85 report CMS ER wait times.
| # | Hospital | CMS rating | ER wait | Price data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterCharlotte, NC7 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 37 min | 5/5 | 2 hr 37 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 2 | Adventhealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC11 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 45 min | 5/5 | 2 hr 45 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 3 | Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterCharlotte, NC7 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 58 min | 5/5 | 2 hr 58 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 4 | Wakemed, Cary HospitalCary, NC14 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 15 min | 5/5 | 3 hr 15 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 5 | Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 18 min | 5/5 | 3 hr 18 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 6 | Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterMatthews, NC7 price comparisons · ER 4 hr | 5/5 | 4 hr | 7 price comparisons |
| 7 | Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC11 price comparisons · ER 4 hr 4 min | 5/5 | 4 hr 4 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 8 | UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC7 price comparisons · ER 4 hr 46 min | 5/5 | 4 hr 46 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 9 | Duke University HospitalDurham, NC11 price comparisons · ER 4 hr 56 min | 5/5 | 4 hr 56 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 10 | Novant Health Medical Park HospitalWinston-Salem, NC2 price comparisons | 5/5 | — | 2 price comparisons |
| 11 | Pardee Hospital Henderson CountyHendersonville, NCNo prices yet · ER 2 hr 51 min | 5/5 | 2 hr 51 min | No prices yet |
| 12 | Fayetteville Nc VA Medical CenterFayetteville, NCNo prices yet | 5/5 | — | No prices yet |
| 13 | Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 2 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 2 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 14 | St. Lukes HospitalColumbus, NC7 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 16 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 16 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 15 | Erlanger Murphy Medical CenterMurphy, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 37 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 37 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 16 | Ecu Health Bertie HospitalWindsor, NC8 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 42 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 42 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 17 | Novant Health Brunswick Medical CenterSupply, NC7 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 57 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 57 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 18 | Carolinas Medical Center-NortheastConcord, NC14 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 7 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 7 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 19 | North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-Salem, NC13 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 7 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 7 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 20 | Northern Regional HospitalMount Airy, NC8 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 11 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 11 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 21 | Caromont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NC11 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 15 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 15 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 22 | UNC Health NashRocky Mount, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 15 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 15 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 23 | Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 17 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 17 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 24 | Carolinas Medical Center/Behav HealthCharlotte, NC14 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 18 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 18 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 25 | Firsthealth Moore Regional HospitalPinehurst, NC8 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 21 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 21 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 26 | Cape Fear Valley Hoke HospitalRaeford, NC12 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 28 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 28 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 27 | The Outer Banks Hospital, IncNags Head, NC8 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 33 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 33 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 28 | Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterSalisbury, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 36 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 36 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 29 | Randolph HospitalAsheboro, NC12 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 36 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 36 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 30 | Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC13 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 43 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 43 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 31 | Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterHuntersville, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 46 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 46 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 32 | Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NCNo prices yet · ER 2 hr 46 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 46 min | No prices yet |
| 33 | UNC RockinghamEden, NCNo prices yet · ER 2 hr 58 min | 4/5 | 2 hr 58 min | No prices yet |
| 34 | Johnston HealthSmithfield, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 6 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 6 min | No prices yet |
| 35 | UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 20 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 20 min | No prices yet |
| 36 | Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 24 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 24 min | No prices yet |
| 37 | Chatham Hospital IncSiler City, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 34 min | 4/5 | 3 hr 34 min | No prices yet |
| 38 | Asheville-Oteen VA Medical CenterAsheville, NCNo prices yet | 4/5 | — | No prices yet |
| 39 | Durham VA Medical CenterDurham, NCNo prices yet | 4/5 | — | No prices yet |
| 40 | W.g. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center (Salsbury)Salisbury, NCNo prices yet | 4/5 | — | No prices yet |
| 41 | Blue Ridge Regional HospitalSpruce Pine, NC13 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 1 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 1 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 42 | Stanly Regional Medical CenterAlbemarle, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 19 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 19 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 43 | Atrium Health University CityCharlotte, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 24 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 24 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 44 | The Mcdowell HospitalMarion, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 28 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 28 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 45 | Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 31 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 31 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 46 | Vidant Chowan HospitalEdenton, NC8 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 39 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 39 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 47 | Wilkes Regional Medical CenterNorth Wilkesboro, NC13 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 48 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 48 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 48 | Atrium Health PinevilleCharlotte, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 50 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 50 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 49 | Hugh Chatham Memorial HospitalElkin, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 51 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 51 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 50 | Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 53 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 53 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 51 | Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC13 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 54 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 54 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 52 | Vidant Duplin HospitalKenansville, NC8 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 54 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 54 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 53 | Person Memorial HospitalRoxboro, NC13 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 56 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 56 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 54 | Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterThomasville, NC7 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 58 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 58 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 55 | Atrium Health LincolnLincolnton, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 59 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 59 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 56 | Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 1 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 1 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 57 | Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC13 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 12 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 12 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 58 | UNC Health Care WayneGoldsboro, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 12 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 12 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 59 | Scotland Memorial HospitalLaurinburg, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 19 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 19 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 60 | Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 24 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 24 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 61 | Betsy Johnson Regional HospitalDunn, NC12 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 36 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 36 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 62 | Alamance Regional Medical CenterBurlington, NC9 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 38 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 38 min | 9 price comparisons |
| 63 | Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, theGreensboro, NC9 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 42 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 42 min | 9 price comparisons |
| 64 | Vidant Edgecombe HospitalTarboro, NC11 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 49 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 49 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 65 | J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NCNo prices yet · ER 2 hr 2 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 2 min | No prices yet |
| 66 | Sentara Albemarle Medical CenterElizabeth City, NCNo prices yet · ER 2 hr 21 min | 3/5 | 2 hr 21 min | No prices yet |
| 67 | Iredell Memorial Hospital IncStatesville, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 6 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 6 min | No prices yet |
| 68 | Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 9 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 9 min | No prices yet |
| 69 | Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 23 min | 3/5 | 3 hr 23 min | No prices yet |
| 70 | Transylvania Regional Hospital, IncBrevard, NC13 price comparisons · ER 1 hr 54 min | 2/5 | 1 hr 54 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 71 | Angel Medical CenterFranklin, NC14 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 4 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 4 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 72 | Sampson Regional Medical CenterClinton, NC7 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 12 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 12 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 73 | Vidant Roanoke Chowan HospitalAhoskie, NC8 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 19 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 19 min | 8 price comparisons |
| 74 | Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC12 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 21 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 21 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 75 | Maria Parham Medical CenterHenderson, NC12 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 47 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 47 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 76 | Lexington Memorial Hospital IncLexington, NC13 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 48 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 48 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 77 | Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC12 price comparisons · ER 2 hr 54 min | 2/5 | 2 hr 54 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 78 | Central Carolina HospitalSanford, NC11 price comparisons · ER 3 hr | 2/5 | 3 hr | 11 price comparisons |
| 79 | Granville Health SystemsOxford, NC12 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 14 min | 2/5 | 3 hr 14 min | 12 price comparisons |
| 80 | Ecu Health North HospitalRoanoke Rapids, NC9 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 22 min | 2/5 | 3 hr 22 min | 9 price comparisons |
| 81 | Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterFayetteville, NC14 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 39 min | 2/5 | 3 hr 39 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 82 | Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC11 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 43 min | 2/5 | 3 hr 43 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 83 | Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC7 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 56 min | 2/5 | 3 hr 56 min | 7 price comparisons |
| 84 | High Point Regional Health SystemHigh Point, NC13 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 58 min | 2/5 | 3 hr 58 min | 13 price comparisons |
| 85 | Ecu Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC11 price comparisons · ER 4 hr 40 min | 2/5 | 4 hr 40 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 86 | Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton, NCNo prices yet · ER 4 hr 8 min | 2/5 | 4 hr 8 min | No prices yet |
| 87 | Wilson Medical CenterWilson, NC11 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 16 min | 1/5 | 3 hr 16 min | 11 price comparisons |
| 88 | Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC14 price comparisons · ER 3 hr 19 min | 1/5 | 3 hr 19 min | 14 price comparisons |
| 89 | Duke Health Lake Norman HospitalMooresville, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr | 1/5 | 3 hr | No prices yet |
| 90 | Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhiteville, NCNo prices yet · ER 3 hr 4 min | 1/5 | 3 hr 4 min | No prices yet |
Highest-rated hospital in North Carolina
The top-ranked hospital in this dataset is Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, with a CMS overall rating of 5/5 and a reported median ER wait of 2 hr 37 min.
About this data
Rankings use CMS overall hospital star ratings first, then surface cleartau price availability and CMS ER wait-time data as decision context. Star ratings summarize federal quality measures and should be used alongside your doctor's guidance, insurance network, service availability, and current hospital conditions.