A comprehensive guide to 26 maternity hospitals across New Hampshire, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in New Hampshire
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in New Hampshire, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter Hospital Inc | Exeter | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Lebanon | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 3 | St Joseph Hospital | Nashua | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | Dover | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Cheshire Medical Center | Keene | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Parkland Medical Center | Derry | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 7 | Androscoggin Valley Hospital | Berlin | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 8 | Valley Regional Hospital | Claremont | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 9 | Portsmouth Regional Hospital | Portsmouth | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Southern Nh Medical Center | Nashua | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in New Hampshire
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Lebanon
Nashua
Manchester
Concord
Laconia
Rochester
Derry
Dover
Keene
Exeter
Portsmouth
Colebrook
Woodsville
Littleton
Lancaster
New London
Franklin
North Conway
Claremont
Peterborough
Berlin
Plymouth
Wolfeboro
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire?
There are 26 CMS-certified hospitals in New Hampshire. Of these, 13 (50%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in New Hampshire?
Based on CMS data, Exeter Hospital Inc in Exeter has the highest overall rating (5/5) in New Hampshire. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 13 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 26 total (50%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
