A comprehensive guide to 100 maternity hospitals across North Carolina, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in North Carolina
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in North Carolina, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University Hospital | Durham | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Rex Hospital | Raleigh | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Wakemed, Cary Hospital | Cary | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Pardee Hospital Henderson County | Hendersonville | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | Windsor | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 7 | Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | Winston-Salem | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | Raleigh | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Caromont Regional Medical Center | Gastonia | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in North Carolina
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Durham
Hendersonville
Raleigh
Hickory
Wilmington
Concord
Asheville
Mount Airy
High Point
Laurinburg
Goldsboro
Rutherfordton
Salisbury
Sylva
Sanford
Shelby
Clinton
Kinston
Fayetteville
Gastonia
Statesville
Greenville
Lenoir
Jacksonville
Lumberton
Boone
Eden
Chapel Hill
North Wilkesboro
Whiteville
Burlington
Dunn
Morganton
Wadesboro
Thomasville
Marion
Smithfield
Greensboro
Lexington
Elkin
Ahoskie
Tarboro
Elizabeth City
Pinehurst
Albemarle
Kenansville
Asheboro
Wilson
Oxford
Mooresville
Monroe
New Bern
Henderson
Morehead City
Lincolnton
Rocky Mount
Roanoke Rapids
Cherokee
Supply
Roxboro
Matthews
Cary
Huntersville
Clyde
Raeford
Troy
Windsor
Bryson City
Burgaw
Siler City
Plymouth
Elizabethtown
Highlands
Danbury
Edenton
Brevard
Sparta
Columbus
Linville
Nags Head
Jefferson
Franklin
Southport
Murphy
Spruce Pine
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in North Carolina
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
There are 100 CMS-certified hospitals in North Carolina. Of these, 72 (72%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in North Carolina?
Based on CMS data, Pardee Hospital Henderson County in Hendersonville has the highest overall rating (5/5) in North Carolina. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 72 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 100 total (72%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning North Carolina has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
