Eight Sentara hospitals earn high marks from CMS in 2026
Eight Sentara Health hospitals have received ratings of four stars or better from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of their 2026 hospital ratings, which they released this month.
Three of those eight Sentara hospitals earned five stars, the highest rating possible. That’s an increase from only one hospital with five stars in 2025. Overall, four hospitals improved their ratings year-over-year.
Around the country, only 12% of hospitals earned five stars, and only 29.8% earned four stars, according to CMS.
The CMS star ratings provide patients with an objective measure of hospital performance across critical areas including outcomes, safety, and patient experience. The ratings are based on 52 metrics.
“We are honored to have so many of our hospitals recognized for their quality and safety by CMS,” said Michael Hooper, M.D., Sentara’s executive vice president and chief clinical officer. “These ratings are a testament to the skill, compassion, and commitment of our clinicians and staff, who work tirelessly to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care.”
“Even as we strive for further improvement, this recognition marks an important and well-earned achievement,” Dr. Hooper added.
The following three Sentara hospitals earned five stars:
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
- Sentara RMH Medical Center
The following five Sentara hospitals earned four stars:
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
- Sentara Obici Hospital
- Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
To learn more about Sentara Health and its commitment to quality, visit our Clinical Quality and Patient Safety page.