A comprehensive guide to 89 maternity hospitals across Kentucky, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Kentucky
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Kentucky, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | University Of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | St Claire Regional Medical Center | Morehead | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | St Elizabeth Edgewood | Edgewood | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Clark Regional Medical Center | Winchester | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Meadowview Regional Medical Center | Maysville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Baptist Health Lagrange | La Grange | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | St Elizabeth Florence | Florence | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
Hospitals by City in Kentucky
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Lexington
Louisville
Bowling Green
Paducah
Fort Thomas
Whitesburg
Greenville
Prestonsburg
Ashland
London
Elizabethtown
Shelbyville
Glasgow
Morehead
Maysville
Middlesboro
Lebanon
Bardstown
Murray
Hazard
Edgewood
Owensboro
Manchester
Pikeville
Florence
Paris
Danville
Richmond
Harlan
Hopkinsville
Henderson
Mount Sterling
Russellville
South Williamson
Leitchfield
Paintsville
Cynthiana
Corbin
Campbellsville
Winchester
Madisonville
Georgetown
Tompkinsville
Mount Vernon
Mayfield
Frankfort
Louisa
Somerset
La Grange
Columbia
Pineville
Irvine
Harrodsburg
Cadiz
Martin
Morganfield
West Liberty
Versailles
Liberty
Carrollton
Williamstown
Horse Cave
Stanford
Hyden
Burkesville
Franklin
Hardinsburg
Salem
Monticello
Princeton
Hartford
Scottsville
Greensburg
Benton
Barbourville
Berea
Russell Springs
Mc Dowell
Flemingsburg
Albany
Jackson
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Kentucky
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 Kentucky?
There are 89 CMS-certified hospitals in Kentucky. Of these, 42 (47%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Kentucky?
Based on CMS data, Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Kentucky. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 42 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 89 total (47%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
