A comprehensive guide to 54 maternity hospitals across South 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 South Carolina
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in South Carolina, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prisma Health Baptist | Columbia | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | Spartanburg | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | East Cooper Medical Center | Mount Pleasant | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc | Summerville | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant Hospital | Mount Pleasant | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 6 | Pelham Medical Center | Greer | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 7 | Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Anmed Health | Anderson | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital | Charleston | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in South Carolina
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Spartanburg
Florence
Mount Pleasant
Rock Hill
Dillon
Seneca
Hartsville
Pickens
Easley
Chester
Georgetown
Anderson
Walterboro
Lancaster
Simpsonville
Clinton
Gaffney
Camden
Conway
Newberry
Mullins
Beaufort
Sumter
Greenwood
Varnville
West Columbia
Hilton Head Island
Aiken
Myrtle Beach
Murrells Inlet
Hardeeville
Greer
Loris
Cheraw
Union
Manning
Summerville
Fairfax
Abbeville
Edgefield
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in South Carolina
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning South 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 South Carolina?
There are 54 CMS-certified hospitals in South Carolina. Of these, 36 (67%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in South Carolina?
Based on CMS data, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital in Spartanburg has the highest overall rating (5/5) in South Carolina. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 36 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 54 total (67%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning South Carolina has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
