A comprehensive guide to 42 maternity hospitals across Idaho, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Idaho
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Idaho, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | West Valley Medical Center | Caldwell | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 3 | Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc | Idaho Falls | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 4 | St Luke’S Regional Medical Center | Boise | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Kootenai Health | Coeur D’Alene | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | St Luke’S Nampa Medical Center | Nampa | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa | Nampa | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Syringa General Hospital | Grangeville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 9 | Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Idaho
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Boise
Idaho Falls
Nampa
Blackfoot
Twin Falls
Lewiston
Caldwell
Rexburg
Pocatello
Coeur D’Alene
Post Falls
Bonners Ferry
Gooding
Malad City
American Falls
Salmon
Weiser
Soda Springs
Jerome
Mountain Home
Mccall
Driggs
Kellogg
Grangeville
Montpelier
Saint Maries
Emmett
Rupert
Orofino
Cottonwood
Preston
Ketchum
Arco
Burley
Moscow
Sandpoint
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Idaho
This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Idaho may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Idaho?
There are 42 CMS-certified hospitals in Idaho. Of these, 16 (38%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Idaho?
Based on CMS data, St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Idaho. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Idaho?
Idaho has 16 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 42 total (38%). This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Idaho may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
