A comprehensive guide to 59 maternity hospitals across Massachusetts, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Massachusetts
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Massachusetts, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Newton | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Brigham And Women’S Hospital | Boston | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 5 | Baystate Wing Hospital | Palmer | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 6 | New England Baptist Hospital | Boston | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 7 | Brigham And Women’S Faulkner Hospital | Jamaica Plain | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 8 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Berkshire Medical Center | Pittsfield | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Massachusetts
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Boston
Worcester
Cambridge
Fall River
Brockton
Springfield
Leominster
Attleboro
Lawrence
Hyannis
Northampton
Greenfield
Southbridge
Holyoke
Newburyport
Palmer
Beverly
Salem
Brighton
Pittsfield
Marlborough
Plymouth
Lowell
Westfield
Melrose
Taunton
Methuen
Needham
W Concord
Milford
Gardner
Ayer
South Weymouth
Newton
Winchester
Milton
Jamaica Plain
Norwood
Falmouth
Burlington
Framingham
Nantucket
Oak Bluffs
Great Barrington
Athol
North Adams
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Massachusetts
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
There are 59 CMS-certified hospitals in Massachusetts. Of these, 38 (64%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Massachusetts?
Based on CMS data, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Massachusetts. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 38 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 59 total (64%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Massachusetts has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
