Hospitals in Kentucky
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Kentucky (KY).
Total Hospitals
96
Total Beds
13,400
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
3.0
Trauma Centers
7
Major Hospitals in Kentucky
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Kentucky, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital | Lexington | Teaching | 945 | ★★★★☆ |
| Norton Hospital | Louisville | General | 583 | ★★★★☆ |
| St. Elizabeth Healthcare | Edgewood | General | 491 | ★★★★☆ |
| University of Louisville Hospital | Louisville | Teaching | 404 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington | General | 383 | ★★★★☆ |
Health Systems in Kentucky
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Kentucky.
Hospital Infrastructure in Kentucky
Kentucky's 96 hospitals serve 4.5 million residents, with major medical centers concentrated in Louisville and Lexington. UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital at the University of Kentucky in Lexington is the state's flagship academic medical center and the only Level I trauma center in the Bluegrass region. Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health are the state's largest health systems. Kentucky faces significant health challenges, including some of the nation's highest rates of cancer, heart disease, and opioid addiction, which drive demand for specialized hospital services. The state's Appalachian region in eastern Kentucky has experienced hospital closures and faces severe provider shortages. Appalachian Regional Healthcare operates a network of hospitals serving coal country communities. Kentucky's Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act significantly increased hospital revenue and reduced uncompensated care. The state has invested in behavioral health integration within hospitals to address the opioid epidemic. Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington provides comprehensive pediatric care for the state.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.