What is the CMS overall star rating distribution for Oregon hospitals?

Among the 44 rated hospitals in Oregon: 2 hospitals received 1 star; 8 hospitals received 2 stars; 14 hospitals received 3 stars; 17 hospitals received 4 stars; 3 hospitals received 5 stars. CMS star ratings summarize performance across quality measures; a higher rating indicates relatively stronger measured performance. For the full methodology and to view individual hospitals, visit Medicare.gov Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/).

What do patients report about their hospital experiences in Oregon?

The average HCAHPS (patient experience) star rating across rated hospitals in Oregon is 3.6 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data. HCAHPS measures patient-reported experiences such as communication with nurses and doctors, hospital cleanliness, and overall rating. This figure is a state aggregate — individual hospital scores vary. View individual hospital HCAHPS results at Medicare.gov Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/).

Where can I compare hospitals in Oregon and find one for my care?

For individual hospital comparisons, quality scores, patient reviews, and to find care near you, visit Medicare.gov Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/). Care Atlas provides state-level aggregate reference data from CMS; it does not select or recommend hospitals for individual patients.

Hospital Quality in Oregon — CMS Care Compare Data

Q: How many hospitals are in Oregon according to CMS?

CMS Care Compare reports 62 hospitals in Oregon. Of those, 44 have a CMS overall star rating and 18 do not (star ratings are not assigned to all hospital types). This is a count from the dataset; it is not a recommendation about any hospital.

Q: What types of hospitals are in Oregon?

Oregon hospitals in the CMS Care Compare dataset include: 32 Acute Care Hospitals, 25 Critical Access Hospitals, 2 Acute Care - Veterans Administration, 2 Psychiatric, 1 Childrens. Hospital type affects which quality measures apply and whether a CMS star rating is assigned.

62 hospitals are reported in Oregon in CMS Care Compare. 44 have a CMS overall star rating — per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Last updated: June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Care Compare (2026)

Hospitals reported

With CMS star rating

3.6

Avg HCAHPS star (state)

Hospital types

This page informs and compares using provenanced CMS quality data. It does not recommend a hospital, say any hospital is "good" or "best", diagnose, or substitute for clinical judgment. For individual hospital comparisons, quality scores, and to find care, go to Medicare.gov Care Compare.

How many hospitals are in Oregon?

CMS Care Compare reports 62 hospitals in Oregon. Of those, 44 have a CMS overall star rating and 18 do not. Star ratings are not assigned to all hospital types — psychiatric hospitals, children's hospitals, and some specialty facilities are excluded from the overall rating calculation.

Segment	Count
Total hospitals reported	62
Hospitals with CMS star rating	44
Hospitals without star rating	18

Source: CMS Care Compare (2026).

How do Oregon hospitals compare on CMS star ratings?

The CMS overall star rating summarizes performance across quality measures on a 1–5 scale. A higher rating indicates relatively stronger measured performance. This is a comparison metric drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset — it is not a recommendation, and no hospital is labeled "good" or "best" here.

CMS star rating	Hospitals	Share of rated
1 star	2	5%
2 stars	8	18%
3 stars	14	32%
4 stars	17	39%
5 stars	3	7%
Not rated	18	—

Source: CMS Care Compare (2026). Star ratings apply only to eligible hospital types.

What do patients report about hospital experiences in Oregon?

The average HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) patient-experience star across rated hospitals in Oregon is 3.6 out of 5, per CMS Care Compare. HCAHPS measures patient-reported experiences such as nurse and doctor communication, hospital cleanliness, and overall rating of the hospital. This is a state aggregate — individual hospital scores vary. View individual hospital HCAHPS results at Medicare.gov Care Compare .

Source: CMS Care Compare (2026). Average computed over hospitals with a reported HCAHPS star rating in this dataset.

How do Oregon hospitals perform on outcome measures vs. national benchmarks?

CMS compares each hospital's quality measures to national benchmarks. The figures below show the median number of measures per hospital in Oregon in each benchmark category — they describe the distribution across hospitals, not any individual hospital.

Benchmark category	Median measures per hospital
Better than national rate	0
No different from national rate	11
Worse than national rate	0

Source: CMS Care Compare (2026). Medians across hospitals in Oregon; not figures for any individual hospital.

What types of hospitals are in Oregon?

Acute Care Hospitals is the most common hospital type in Oregon (32 hospitals). Hospital type affects which quality measures CMS applies and whether an overall star rating is assigned.

Hospital type	Count	Share
Acute Care Hospitals	32	52%
Critical Access Hospitals	25	40%
Acute Care - Veterans Administration	2	3%
Psychiatric	2	3%
Childrens	1	2%

Source: CMS Care Compare (2026).

Sources & provenance

Every figure on this page comes from CMS Care Compare (2026) (source id src:cms:care-compare:2026), published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/.

This page shows state-level aggregate counts and distributions only. It does not identify, name, or score individual hospitals. No figure here constitutes a recommendation, ranking, or clinical judgment.

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