Hospitals in Delaware
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Delaware (DE).
Total Hospitals
10
Total Beds
2,880
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.9
Trauma Centers
2
Major Hospitals in Delaware
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Delaware, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital | Newark | Teaching | 907 | ★★★★☆ |
| ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital | Wilmington | General | 303 | ★★★★☆ |
| Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus | Dover | General | 344 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Beebe Healthcare | Lewes | General | 210 | ★★★★☆ |
| Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children | Wilmington | Children's | 196 | ★★★★★ |
Health Systems in Delaware
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Delaware.
Hospital Infrastructure in Delaware
Delaware, the second-smallest state by area, operates 10 hospitals that serve nearly one million residents. ChristianaCare Health System dominates the state's hospital landscape, operating Christiana Hospital in Newark, a Level I trauma center and one of the busiest hospitals on the East Coast. The system's Christiana campus handles over 100,000 emergency visits annually. Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is a nationally recognized pediatric facility that draws patients from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Delaware's compact size means most residents are within 20 minutes of a hospital, though southern Delaware's beach communities see significant seasonal population surges that strain local healthcare capacity. Bayhealth serves central and southern Delaware from campuses in Dover and Milford. The state has invested in cancer care services to reduce the number of residents traveling to Philadelphia or Baltimore for treatment. Delaware's certificate of need laws regulate hospital expansion, and the state participates in regional trauma networks with neighboring Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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.