A comprehensive guide to 83 maternity hospitals across Colorado, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Colorado
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Colorado, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poudre Valley Hospital | Fort Collins | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Saint Joseph Hospital | Denver | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Mercy Regional Medical Center | Durango | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Longs Peak Hospital | Longmont | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital | Highlands Ranch | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Valley View Hospital Association | Glenwood Springs | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Vail Health Hospital | Vail | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Uchealth Broomfield Hospital | Broomfield | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 10 | Rio Grande Hospital | Del Norte | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
Hospitals by City in Colorado
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Denver
Colorado Springs
Greeley
Longmont
Fort Collins
Pueblo
Durango
Lakewood
Grand Junction
Aurora
Loveland
Brighton
Montrose
Alamosa
Wheat Ridge
Boulder
Englewood
Fort Morgan
Steamboat Springs
Thornton
Delta
Glenwood Springs
Sterling
Vail
Louisville
Westminster
Lone Tree
Littleton
Parker
Lafayette
Frisco
Castle Rock
Broomfield
Highlands Ranch
Eads
Del Norte
Fruita
Brush
Haxtun
Holyoke
Hugo
Rangely
La Jara
Wray
Julesburg
Springfield
Estes Park
Burlington
Craig
Yuma
Walsenburg
Rifle
Kremmling
Leadville
Gunnison
Trinidad
Salida
Lamar
Aspen
Meeker
Woodland Park
Cortez
Pagosa Springs
Lajuna
Cheyenne Wells
Canon City
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Colorado
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 Colorado?
There are 83 CMS-certified hospitals in Colorado. Of these, 45 (54%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Colorado?
Based on CMS data, Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Colorado. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Colorado?
Colorado has 45 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 83 total (54%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
