A comprehensive guide to 43 maternity hospitals across Maryland, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Maryland
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Maryland, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center | Towson | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Calverthealth Medical Center | Prince Frederick | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 4 | University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | Chestertown | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 5 | Mercy Medical Center Inc | Baltimore | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins Hospital, The | Baltimore | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | Cumberland | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Medstar Saint Mary’S Hospital | Leonardtown | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Maryland
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Baltimore
Silver Spring
Hagerstown
Upper Marlboro
Frederick
Rosedale
Oakland
Olney
Salisbury
Bethesda
Annapolis
Cumberland
Leonardtown
Chestertown
Elkton
Westminster
La Plata
Easton
Prince Frederick
Randallstown
Glen Burnie
Columbia
Bel Air
Lanham
Rockville
Fort Washington
Berlin
Clinton
Towson
Germantown
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Maryland
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Maryland 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 Maryland?
There are 43 CMS-certified hospitals in Maryland. Of these, 31 (72%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Maryland?
Based on CMS data, Calverthealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Maryland. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Maryland?
Maryland has 31 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 43 total (72%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Maryland has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
