A comprehensive guide to 39 maternity hospitals across New Mexico, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in New Mexico
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in New Mexico, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Christus Southern New Mexico | Alamogordo | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center | Santa Fe | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems | Taos | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 7 | Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 8 | Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc | Las Cruces | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 9 | Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | Yes |
| 10 | San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc | Farmington | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in New Mexico
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Roswell
Gallup
Alamogordo
Farmington
Espanola
Clovis
Artesia
Los Alamos
Shiprock
Zuni
Crownpoint
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Portales
T Or C
Socorro
Tucumcari
Clayton
Lovington
Ruidoso
Raton
Grants
Deming
Taos
Silver City
Las Vegas
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in New Mexico
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 New Mexico?
There are 39 CMS-certified hospitals in New Mexico. Of these, 21 (54%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in New Mexico?
Based on CMS data, Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe has the highest overall rating (5/5) in New Mexico. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 21 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 39 total (54%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
