Hospitals in North Carolina
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in North Carolina (NC).
Total Hospitals
117
Total Beds
23,200
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.2
Trauma Centers
13
Major Hospitals in North Carolina
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in North Carolina, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | Teaching | 957 | ★★★★★ |
| UNC Medical Center | Chapel Hill | Teaching | 960 | ★★★★★ |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | Teaching | 1,379 | ★★★★☆ |
| Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center | Winston-Salem | Teaching | 885 | ★★★★☆ |
| WakeMed Health & Hospitals | Raleigh | General | 870 | ★★★★☆ |
Health Systems in North Carolina
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in North Carolina.
Hospital Infrastructure in North Carolina
North Carolina operates 117 hospitals serving over 10 million residents, with three world-class academic medical centers anchoring the state's Research Triangle region. Duke University Hospital and UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill are both consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals and are major engines of medical research. Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte is one of the largest hospitals in the Southeast. The state's healthcare system has been transformed by the merger of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health, creating one of the largest health systems in the country. Novant Health is a major competitor in the Charlotte and Winston-Salem markets. North Carolina's rapid population growth, particularly in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham metros, has driven significant hospital expansion. The state faces rural healthcare challenges, with eastern North Carolina especially underserved. Vidant Medical Center in Greenville serves as the primary referral center for the eastern part of the state. North Carolina's certificate of need laws influence hospital expansion and new construction decisions.
Hospitals in Neighboring States
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.