A comprehensive guide to 54 maternity hospitals across Puerto Rico, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Puerto Rico
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Puerto Rico, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez | Manati | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Auxilio Mutuo Hospital | San Juan | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 3 | Hospital De La Concepcion | San German | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 4 | Doctors’ Center Hospital, Inc | Manati | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Hospital Damas Inc | Ponce | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | No |
| 6 | Hospital Pavia Santurce | San Juan | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | No |
| 7 | Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo San Pablo | Bayamon | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | No |
| 8 | Hospital Menonita Caguas Inc | Caguas | Not rated | Yes |
| 9 | Hospital Menonita De Cayey | Cayey | Not rated | Yes |
| 10 | Hospital Menonita De Aibonito | Aibonito | Not rated | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Puerto Rico
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
San Juan
Bayamon
Ponce
Mayaguez
Humacao
Rio Piedras
San German
Arecibo
Caguas
Carolina
Manati
Santurce
Castaner
Cayey
Aibonito
Guayama
Aguadilla
Yauco
Moca
Vega Baja
Guaynabo
Hato Rey
Bda Nueva
Fajardo
Dorado
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Puerto Rico
This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
There are 54 CMS-certified hospitals in Puerto Rico. Of these, 7 (13%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Puerto Rico?
Based on CMS data, Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez in Manati has the highest overall rating (3/5) in Puerto Rico. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has 7 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 54 total (13%). This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Puerto Rico may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
