A comprehensive guide to 61 maternity hospitals across New Jersey, 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 Jersey
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in New Jersey, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | St Luke’S Warren Hospital | Phillipsburg | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 4 | Holy Name Medical Center | Teaneck | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Englewood Hospital And Medical Center | Englewood | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Overlook Medical Center | Summit | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Chilton Medical Center | Pompton Plains | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Newton Medical Center | Newton | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Shore Medical Center | Somers Point | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in New Jersey
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
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Rahway
Bayonne
Elizabeth
Newton
Browns Mills
Vineland
Red Bank
Perth Amboy
Hoboken
Toms River
Pennington
Englewood
Somers Point
Somerville
Denville
Summit
Brick
Montclair
Mount Holly
Phillipsburg
Willingboro
Atlantic City
Elmer
Neptune
Long Branch
Livingston
East Orange
Lakewood
Stratford
Trenton
Edison
Hamilton
Freehold
Holmdel
Manahawkin
Hackettstown
Secaucus
Westwood
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in New Jersey
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
There are 61 CMS-certified hospitals in New Jersey. Of these, 45 (74%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in New Jersey?
Based on CMS data, Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack has the highest overall rating (5/5) in New Jersey. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 45 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 61 total (74%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning New Jersey has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
