Best Hospitals in Wake County
Compare 6 hospitals in Wake County, North Carolina.
About 13.7% of Wake County's population is aged 65+ (168,564 residents). The 65+ population has grown +23.7% since 2020. Median household income is $101,763. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
| Facility | Rating | City | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital | 5 | Raleigh | Government |
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital | 5 | Cary | Non-profit |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 4 | Raleigh | Non-profit |
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services | Not rated | Raleigh | For-profit |
| Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | Not rated | Garner | For-profit |
| Triangle Springs | Not rated | Raleigh | For-profit |
Wake 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.