A comprehensive guide to 122 maternity hospitals across Minnesota, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
122
Total Hospitals
60
Birthing-Friendly
49%
BF Rate
2
Cities Covered
Top 10 Hospitals in Minnesota
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Minnesota, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Mayo Clinic Health System – Albert Lea And Austin | Albert Lea | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Essentia Health St Joseph’S Medical Center | Brainerd | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato | Mankato | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital | Woodbury | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Ridgeview Medical Center | Waconia | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | Fergus Falls | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 9 | St Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | M Health Fairview St John’S Hospital | Maplewood | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Minnesota
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Duluth
3 hospitals · 3 birthing-friendly
Minneapolis
3 hospitals · 3 birthing-friendly
Rochester
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Saint Paul
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Robbinsdale
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Northfield
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Red Wing
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Cambridge
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Worthington
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Alexandria
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Saint Cloud
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Hibbing
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Albert Lea
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Winona
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Wyoming
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Fergus Falls
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Saint Louis Park
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Waconia
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Grand Rapids
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Stillwater
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Owatonna
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Faribault
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Brainerd
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Buffalo
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Edina
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Virginia
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Willmar
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Mankato
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Bemidji
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Detroit Lakes
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Shakopee
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Coon Rapids
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Princeton
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Fairmont
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Hutchinson
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Redlake
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Burnsville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Maplewood
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Woodbury
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Maple Grove
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Baudette
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Westbrook
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Tracy
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Wheaton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Aitkin
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Olivia
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Two Harbors
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sandstone
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Arlington
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Cook
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Ada
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Dawson
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Jackson
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Bigfork
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Grand Marais
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Ely
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Slayton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Crookston
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Graceville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
International Falls
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Madelia
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Montevideo
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Long Prairie
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Sleepy Eye
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Bagley
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Staples
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Melrose
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Windom
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
St James
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
St Peter
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Wabasha
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Hallock
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Warren
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Lake City
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Hendricks
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Aurora
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Appleton
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Ortonville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Granite Falls
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Roseau
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Waseca
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Cannon Falls
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Canby
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Tyler
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Paynesville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Moose Lake
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Redwood Falls
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Crosby
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Wadena
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Glencoe
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Onamia
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Fosston
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Cass Lake
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Marshall
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Deer River
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
New Prague
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Monticello
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Morris
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Cloquet
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Benson
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Litchfield
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Mora
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sauk Centre
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Blue Earth
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Little Falls
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Luverne
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Madison
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Perham
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Pipestone
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Le Sueur
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Glenwood
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Breckenridge
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
New Ulm
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Elbow Lake
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Park Rapids
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Thief River Falls
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Minnesota
49%
of hospitals in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
There are 122 CMS-certified hospitals in Minnesota. Of these, 60 (49%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Minnesota?
Based on CMS data, Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Minnesota. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 60 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 122 total (49%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
