A comprehensive guide to 98 maternity hospitals across Missouri, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Missouri
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Missouri, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Lukes North Hospital | Kansas City | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Hedrick Medical Center | Chillicothe | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 3 | Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | St Lukes Hospital | Chesterfield | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Liberty Hospital | Liberty | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph | Saint Joseph | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Boone Hospital Center | Columbia | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Cox Medical Center Branson | Branson | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | North Kansas City Hospital | North Kansas City | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Missouri
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Joplin
Springfield
Columbia
Cape Girardeau
Lees Summit
Saint Charles
Saint Joseph
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Rolla
Kirksville
Crystal City
Houston
Hannibal
Butler
Washington
Cameron
Lebanon
Nevada
Hayti
Moberly
West Plains
Fenton
Branson
Independence
North Kansas City
Warrensburg
Bridgeton
Sikeston
Poplar Bluff
Marshall
Dexter
Creve Coeur
Farmington
Clinton
St Louis
Liberty
Chesterfield
Osage Beach
Saint Peters
Blue Springs
Bolivar
Lake Saint Louis
Belton
Ofallon
Appleton City
Fredericktown
Fairfax
Unionville
Milan
Brookfield
Potosi
Trenton
Memphis
Perryville
Bethany
Macon
Hermann
Aurora
Cassville
Salem
Troy
Lexington
Chillicothe
Excelsior Springs
El Dorado Springs
Harrisonville
Lamar
Richmond
Albany
Monett
Sainte Genevieve
Neosho
Carrollton
Louisiana
Mountain View
Pilot Knob
Sullivan
Carthage
Maryville
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Missouri
This is close to the national average of 50%.
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 Missouri?
There are 98 CMS-certified hospitals in Missouri. Of these, 51 (52%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Missouri?
Based on CMS data, Saint Lukes North Hospital in Kansas City has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Missouri. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Missouri?
Missouri has 51 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 98 total (52%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
