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Hospitals in North Carolina

120 hospitals in 70 cities and 77 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Hospitals in North Carolina at a glance

  • North Carolina has 120 hospitals, about 0.11 for every 10,000 residents.
  • Per person, that is 30% below the national rate (0.16 per 10,000).
  • The largest group is Acute Care Hospitals (67%), ahead of Critical Access Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals.
  • 90 have a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5; 12 earned the top five stars.
  • Durham (4), Raleigh (4) and Winston-Salem (4) have the most, 10% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in North Carolina?
There are 120 hospitals in North Carolina in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which North Carolina cities have the most hospitals?
Durham (4), Raleigh (4), Winston-Salem (4), Charlotte (3), Jacksonville (3).
What is the highest-rated hospital in North Carolina?
AdventHealth Hendersonville in Hendersonville, Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, Duke University Hospital in Durham have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.