🏙 Washington — Hospital Safety Ratings

Best Hospitals in Seattle, WA

Compare all 9 Medicare-certified hospitals in Seattle by official CMS safety score, patient experience, and emergency availability. Data updated 2024.

Hospitals

5.2

Avg Score

With ER

5-Star CMS

Birth Friendly

All 9 Hospitals in Seattle, WA — Ranked by Safety Score

Virginia Mason Medical Center

📍 925 Seneca St, 98101

🚨 ER 👶 Birth ★ 5-Star

7.9
B

Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)

📍 1660 S. Columbian Way, 98108

🚨 ER ★ 5-Star

7.3
B

Swedish Medical Center

📍 747 Broadway, 98122

🚨 ER 👶 Birth ★ 4-Star

5.8
C

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

📍 500 17Th Avenue, 98122

🚨 ER ★ 4-Star

5.6
C

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

📍 1959 Ne Pacific St Box 356151, 98195

🚨 ER 👶 Birth

4.9
D

Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital

📍 201 - 16Th Avenue East, 98112

🚨 ER

4.5
D

Seattle Children'S Hospital

📍 4800 Sand Point Way Ne, Po Box C-5371, 98105

🚨 ER

4.5
D

Navos - Inpatient Services

📍 2600 Southwest Holden, 98126

4.5
D

Harborview Medical Center

📍 325 9Th Avenue, 98104

🚨 ER

1.6
F

Best Hospitals in Seattle, WA — 2025 Guide

Seattle has 9 Medicare-certified hospitals. The top-rated facility is Virginia Mason Medical Center with a Safety Score of 7.9/10. The city average of 5.2/10 exceeds the national average. Of 9 hospitals, 8 provide emergency services.

Safety scores are based on official CMS Medicare data, updated 2024. For more information on how to choose a hospital, read our Hospital Selection Guide.

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed U.S. healthcare provider for personal medical decisions. In an emergency, call 911 immediately. Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2024.