Best Hospitals in Hawaii 2026
Hawaii has 24 hospitals with an average procedure payment of $21K. The top-rated hospital is Adventist Health Castle in Kailua with a 5-star CMS rating.
Top 20 of 24 Hospitals in Hawaii
| # | Hospital | City | Quality | Avg Payment | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adventist Health Castle | Kailua | ★★★★★ | $22K | B |
| 2 | Straub Clinic And Hospital | Honolulu | ★★★★☆ | $21K | C |
| 3 | Kuakini Medical Center | Honolulu | ★★★★☆ | $19K | B |
| 4 | Pali Momi Medical Center | Aiea | ★★★★☆ | $25K | C |
| 5 | The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | ★★★☆☆ | $19K | C |
| 6 | Kaiser Foundation Hospital | Honolulu | ★★★☆☆ | $19K | C |
| 7 | Maui Memorial Medical Center | Wailuku | ★★★☆☆ | $16K | C |
| 8 | Kona Community Hospital | Kealakekua | ★★☆☆☆ | $15K | C |
| 9 | North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela | ★★☆☆☆ | $28K | F |
| 10 | Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | ★★☆☆☆ | $18K | D |
| 11 | Wilcox Memorial Hospital | Lihue | ★★☆☆☆ | $23K | D |
| 12 | Molokai General Hospital | Kaunakakai | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $30K | F |
| 13 | Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children | Honolulu | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $25K | D |
| 14 | Tripler Amc (ft Shafter) | Honolulu | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $24K | D |
| 15 | Kahuku Medical Center | Kahuku | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $24K | D |
| 16 | Kahi Mohala | Ewa Beach | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $22K | D |
| 17 | Kohala Hospital | Kapaau | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $21K | D |
| 18 | Kula Hospital | Kula | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $21K | D |
| 19 | Lanai Community Hospital | Lanai City | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $19K | C |
| 20 | Shriners Hospital For Children | Honolulu | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $19K | C |
Hospital quality and cost data for Hawaii is sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare dataset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on CMS quality ratings and outcome scores, Adventist Health Castle in Kailua is the top-rated hospital in Hawaii with a 5-star quality rating and an average procedure payment of $22K.
Hawaii has 24 Medicare-participating hospitals. The average procedure payment across the state is $21K.
Hospitals are ranked by CMS star quality rating (1-5 stars) and then by outcome score, which reflects mortality rates and patient safety. The Value Score also factors in cost — so the best hospitals deliver great outcomes at reasonable prices.
Hospitals ranked by CMS star quality rating and outcome score. Value Score: price percentile (40% inverted), quality rating (40%), outcome score (20%).