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Emergency Rooms in Massachusetts

60 emergency rooms in 38 cities and 14 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Emergency rooms in Massachusetts at a glance

  • With a population of 7,044,056, Massachusetts has 60 emergency rooms (8.5 per 1 million people).
  • That is 36% fewer per resident than the national rate of 13 per 1 million.
  • The most common type is Acute Care Hospitals (53, 88%), followed by Critical Access Hospitals (4) and VA Hospitals (1).
  • The average Medicare star rating here is 3.2 stars across 53 rated emergency rooms, with 8 at five stars.
  • The largest concentrations are in Boston (11), Brockton (2) and Cambridge (2).

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Frequently asked questions

How many emergency rooms are in Massachusetts?
There are 60 emergency rooms in Massachusetts in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most emergency rooms?
Boston (11), Brockton (2), Cambridge (2), Fall River (2), Springfield (2).
What is the highest-rated emergency room in Massachusetts?
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham in Needham, Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.