Hospitals in Colorado
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Colorado (CO).
Total Hospitals
83
Total Beds
10,800
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
1.9
Trauma Centers
11
Major Hospitals in Colorado
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Colorado, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora | Teaching | 620 | ★★★★★ |
| Denver Health Medical Center | Denver | Teaching | 525 | ★★★★☆ |
| UCHealth Memorial Hospital | Colorado Springs | General | 523 | ★★★★☆ |
| Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | General | 408 | ★★★★☆ |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora | Children's | 434 | ★★★★★ |
Health Systems in Colorado
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Colorado.
Hospital Infrastructure in Colorado
Colorado's hospital system serves a growing population of nearly six million residents across a geographically diverse state that spans the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora is the state's flagship academic medical center and a Level I trauma center affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Denver Health Medical Center serves as the region's safety-net hospital and operates one of the busiest emergency departments in the state. Children's Hospital Colorado is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation. The state faces unique challenges in providing care to mountain communities and ski resort areas, where trauma services are critical during winter months. Colorado's hospital landscape includes a mix of large urban systems, community hospitals, and 30 critical access hospitals serving rural areas. The state has invested in telehealth infrastructure to connect rural providers with specialists along the Front Range. Craig Hospital in Englewood is a nationally recognized rehabilitation center specializing in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.