A comprehensive guide to 85 maternity hospitals across Washington, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Washington
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Washington, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Multicare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Evergreenhealth Medical Center | Kirkland | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Island Hospital | Anacortes | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Prosser Memorial Hospital | Prosser | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 7 | St Clare Hospital | Lakewood | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 8 | St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Washington
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Seattle
Spokane
Olympia
Vancouver
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Mount Vernon
Anacortes
Burien
Everett
Auburn
Wenatchee
Centralia
Lakewood
Edmonds
Bellingham
Aberdeen
Moses Lake
Yakima
Toppenish
Silverdale
Longview
Bellevue
Kennewick
Richland
Arlington
Port Angeles
Puyallup
Monroe
Renton
Spokane Valley
Kirkland
Federal Way
Gig Harbor
Issaquah
Covington
Pomeroy
Dayton
South Bend
Elma
Davenport
Odessa
Grand Coulee
Chewelah
Newport
Ritzville
Prosser
Leavenworth
Ilwaco
White Salmon
Goldendale
Ephrata
Othello
Morton
Quincy
Tonasket
Republic
Port Townsend
Brewster
Forks
Colville
Colfax
Omak
Sedro Woolley
Sunnyside
Pullman
Clarkston
Ellensburg
Chelan
Enumclaw
Shelton
Pasco
Snoqualmie
Coupeville
Friday Harbor
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Washington
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 Washington?
There are 85 CMS-certified hospitals in Washington. Of these, 46 (54%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Washington?
Based on CMS data, Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Washington. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Washington?
Washington has 46 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 85 total (54%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
