A comprehensive guide to 27 maternity hospitals across Connecticut, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Connecticut
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Connecticut, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharon Hospital | Sharon | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Hartford Hospital | Hartford | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 3 | William W Backus Hospital | Norwich | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Stamford Hospital | Stamford | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Midstate Medical Center | Meriden | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Greenwich Hospital Association – | Greenwich | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Griffin Hospital | Derby | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Waterbury Hospital | Waterbury | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | New London | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Connecticut
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
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Danbury
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New Britain
Farmington
Branford
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Connecticut
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Connecticut has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
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 Connecticut?
There are 27 CMS-certified hospitals in Connecticut. Of these, 23 (85%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Connecticut?
Based on CMS data, Sharon Hospital in Sharon has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Connecticut. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 23 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 27 total (85%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Connecticut has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
