Hospitals in New Jersey
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in New Jersey (NJ).
Total Hospitals
72
Total Beds
20,100
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.2
Trauma Centers
11
Major Hospitals in New Jersey
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in New Jersey, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack | Teaching | 781 | ★★★★☆ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick | Teaching | 965 | ★★★★☆ |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | Teaching | 722 | ★★★★★ |
| Cooper University Hospital | Camden | Teaching | 635 | ★★★★☆ |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | Teaching | 580 | ★★★★☆ |
Health Systems in New Jersey
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in New Jersey.
Hospital Infrastructure in New Jersey
New Jersey's 72 hospitals serve 9.3 million residents in the nation's most densely populated state, providing a high concentration of hospital beds relative to geographic area. Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health are the state's two largest health systems, having grown through mergers and acquisitions to dominate the hospital landscape. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, affiliated with Rutgers, and Hackensack University Medical Center are the state's leading academic centers. New Jersey's hospital system is notable for its proximity to two major metropolitan areas, with northern New Jersey residents often accessing care at New York City hospitals and southern New Jersey residents traveling to Philadelphia. The state's 11 trauma centers provide comprehensive emergency coverage. Cooper University Hospital in Camden serves as the primary Level I trauma center for southern New Jersey. Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, consistently ranks among the state's top hospitals. New Jersey has invested in cardiac care and cancer treatment to reduce the number of residents seeking care out of state.
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.