A comprehensive guide to 169 maternity hospitals across Illinois, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
169
Total Hospitals
83
Birthing-Friendly
49%
BF Rate
3
Cities Covered
Top 10 Hospitals in Illinois
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Illinois, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northshore University Healthsystem – Evanston Hospital | Evanston | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital | Winfield | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Northwestern Medicine Mchenry | Mchenry | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital | Geneva | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Crawford Memorial Hospital | Robinson | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital | La Grange | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
Hospitals by City in Illinois
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Chicago
26 hospitals · 15 birthing-friendly
Peoria
3 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Rockford
3 hospitals · 3 birthing-friendly
Alton
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Evanston
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Aurora
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Elgin
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Mount Vernon
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Oak Park
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Springfield
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Urbana
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Decatur
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Kankakee
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Canton
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Joliet
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Melrose Park
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Herrin
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Dixon
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Quincy
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Effingham
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Centralia
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sterling
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Berwyn
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Jerseyville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Palos Heights
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Galesburg
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
La Grange
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Centreville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Waukegan
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Macomb
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Danville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Zion
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Morris
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Ottawa
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Mchenry
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Pekin
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Hinsdale
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Granite City
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Normal
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Lake Forest
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Greenville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Breese
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Freeport
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Pontiac
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Bloomington
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Carbondale
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Olympia Fields
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Evergreen Park
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Marion
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Belleville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
O Fallon
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Mattoon
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Harvey
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Elmhurst
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Libertyville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Oak Lawn
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Harrisburg
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Geneva
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
New Lenox
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Park Ridge
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Naperville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Winfield
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Arlington Heights
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Elk Grove Village
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Silvis
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Maywood
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Rock Island
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Dekalb
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Downers Grove
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Maryville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Hoffman Estates
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Barrington
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Glendale Heights
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Bolingbrook
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Crystal Lake
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Carrollton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Monticello
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Galena
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Clinton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Aledo
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Carthage
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Staunton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Pinckneyville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Nashville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Eureka
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Mendota
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Fairfield
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Rochelle
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Havana
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Pittsfield
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Hoopeston
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Gibson City
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Monmouth
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Geneseo
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Paris
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Benton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Lincoln
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Metropolis
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Eldorado
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Kewanee
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Mcleansboro
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Mount Carmel
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Rosiclare
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Morrison
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Hopedale
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Du Quoin
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Hillsboro
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Rushville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Murphysboro
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Harvard
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Highland
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Princeton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Chester
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Taylorville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sandwich
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Pana
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Anna
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Robinson
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Lawrenceville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Salem
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Vandalia
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Carlinville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Red Bud
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sparta
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Litchfield
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Flora
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Jacksonville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Watseka
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Shelbyville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Olney
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Illinois
49%
of hospitals in Illinois are Birthing-Friendly
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 Illinois?
There are 169 CMS-certified hospitals in Illinois. Of these, 83 (49%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Illinois?
Based on CMS data, Northshore University Healthsystem – Evanston Hospital in Evanston has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Illinois. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Illinois?
Illinois has 83 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 169 total (49%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
