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Hospitals in Massachusetts

84 hospitals in 44 cities and 14 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Hospitals in Massachusetts at a glance

  • With a population of 7,044,056, Massachusetts has 84 hospitals (0.12 per 10,000 people).
  • That is 26% fewer per resident than the national rate of 0.16 per 10,000.
  • The most common type is Acute Care Hospitals (55, 65%), followed by Psychiatric Hospitals (19) and Critical Access Hospitals (4).
  • The average Medicare star rating here is 3.2 stars across 54 rated hospitals, with 9 at five stars.
  • The largest concentrations are in Boston (16), Worcester (5) and Fall River (3).

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in Massachusetts?
There are 84 hospitals in Massachusetts in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most hospitals?
Boston (16), Worcester (5), Fall River (3), Holyoke (3), Attleboro (2).
What is the highest-rated hospital 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.