Hospitals in Minnesota

Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Minnesota (MN).

Total Hospitals

131

Total Beds

14,200

Beds per 1,000 Pop.

2.5

Trauma Centers

7

Major Hospitals in Minnesota

The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Minnesota, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.

HospitalCityTypeBedsCMS Stars
Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochesterTeaching1,265★★★★★
Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolisGeneral627★★★★☆
University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolisTeaching899★★★★☆
Hennepin HealthcareMinneapolisTeaching484★★★☆☆
Regions HospitalSt. PaulGeneral454★★★★☆

Health Systems in Minnesota

Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Minnesota.

Mayo ClinicAllina HealthFairview Health ServicesEssentia HealthHealthPartnersCentraCare

Hospital Infrastructure in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, widely regarded as the best hospital in the world, attracting patients from all 50 states and over 130 countries annually. The Mayo Clinic's two Rochester campuses have a combined bed count exceeding 2,000 and are a Level I trauma center. The Twin Cities metropolitan area adds another major medical hub, with the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and Hennepin Healthcare providing comprehensive care. Minnesota operates 131 hospitals, including a large network of critical access hospitals in rural areas. The state consistently ranks among the healthiest in the nation and has among the highest rates of health insurance coverage. Allina Health, Fairview Health Services, and Essentia Health are the state's largest systems outside of Mayo. Minnesota's healthcare system benefits from a well-educated population, strong public health infrastructure, and a tradition of nonprofit healthcare delivery. The state has been a pioneer in health information exchange and population health management.

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.