A comprehensive guide to 21 maternity hospitals across Alaska, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Alaska
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Alaska, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 6 | Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Sitka | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
| 7 | Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital | Bethel | Not rated | Yes |
| 10 | Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez | Not rated | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Alaska
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Anchorage
Palmer
Juneau
Fairbanks
Bethel
Soldotna
Valdez
Seward
Petersburg
Wrangell
Kodiak
Cordova
Nome
Dillingham
Kotzebue
Ketchikan
Barrow
Homer
Sitka
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Alaska
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 Alaska?
There are 21 CMS-certified hospitals in Alaska. Of these, 11 (52%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Alaska?
Based on CMS data, Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Alaska. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Alaska?
Alaska has 11 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 21 total (52%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
