Best Hospitals in St. Louis County
Compare 13 hospitals in St. Louis County, Missouri.
About 20.1% of St. Louis County's population is aged 65+ (199,345 residents). The 65+ population has grown +9.3% since 2020. Median household income is $81,340. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
| Facility | Rating | City | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | 5 | Creve Coeur | Non-profit |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | 5 | Saint Louis | Non-profit |
| St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center | 5 | St. Louis | Other |
| Christian Hospital Northeast | 4 | Saint Louis | Non-profit |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | 4 | Saint Louis | Non-profit |
| Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis | 4 | Bridgeton | Non-profit |
| St Lukes Hospital | 4 | Chesterfield | Non-profit |
| Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - St Louis | 3 | Saint Louis | Non-profit |
| St Lukes Des Peres Hospital | 3 | St Louis | For-profit |
| Mercy Hospital South | 2 | Saint Louis | Non-profit |
| Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health | Not rated | Maryland Heights | Non-profit |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | Not rated | Maryland Heights | Non-profit |
| St Louis Forensic Treatment Center | Not rated | Saint Louis | Government |
St. Louis County: residents 65+ over time
How are these ratings calculated?
The CMS five-star quality rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read our plain-language explainer for hospitals to understand exactly what each star means — and what it does not.
Data as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.