Hospitals in Rhode Island
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Rhode Island (RI).
Total Hospitals
11
Total Beds
2,400
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.2
Trauma Centers
2
Major Hospitals in Rhode Island
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Rhode Island, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | Teaching | 719 | ★★★★☆ |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | Teaching | 247 | ★★★★★ |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital | Providence | Children's | 100 | ★★★★☆ |
| Kent Hospital | Warwick | General | 359 | ★★★☆☆ |
Health Systems in Rhode Island
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Rhode Island.
Hospital Infrastructure in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's 11 hospitals serve 1.1 million residents in the nation's smallest state by area, with healthcare infrastructure concentrated in the Providence metropolitan area. Rhode Island Hospital, part of the Lifespan system and the primary teaching hospital of Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, is the state's largest hospital and only Level I trauma center. The Miriam Hospital, also in the Lifespan system, consistently receives top marks for patient safety and clinical outcomes. Care New England, the state's second-largest health system, operates Kent Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital, one of the nation's leading maternity facilities. Rhode Island's compact geography means all residents are within a short drive of hospital services. The state's hospital system has been shaped by consolidation, with Lifespan and Care New England exploring merger possibilities for years. Rhode Island's proximity to Boston means some residents access specialty care at Mass General Brigham and other Boston hospitals. The state has invested in behavioral health integration and substance abuse treatment at its hospitals.
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.