Only 16 hospitals in the state of North Carolina are included in this year’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals” list.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Four UNC Health Hospitals have been named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025” list, including:
- UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill, NC)
- UNC Rex Hospital (Raleigh, NC)
- UNC Health Appalachian – Watauga Medical Center (Boone, NC)
- UNC Health Pardee (Hendersonville, NC)
Only 16 hospitals in the state of North Carolina are included in this year’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals” list. UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill is the second highest rated hospital in the state while UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh is third, UNC Health Appalachian – Watauga Medical Center is rated 12th and UNC Health Pardee in Hendersonville is rated 14th in North Carolina.
This highly anticipated ranking recognizes the 700 leading hospitals across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, providing crucial insights into the nation’s top healthcare facilities.
The America’s Best-In-State Hospitals ranking has been compiled using hospital quality metrics sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals Database, patient experience surveys (HCAHPS), and a voluntary survey on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). The list serves as a critical resource for patients seeking high-quality healthcare close to home during times of crisis.
In addition to quality metrics and patient satisfaction, this year’s ranking introduces new features that include a greater emphasis on healthcare equity and accreditation data from The Joint Commission (TJC) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). These changes ensure the rankings reflect the most current data and healthcare trends.
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 15 hospitals, 19 hospital campuses and more than 900 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.