NEW JERSEY
Here are the best hospitals in New Jersey
Tamara WalkerAsbury Park Press
Aug. 30, 2026, 4:45 a.m. ET
U.S. News & World Report has released its 37th edition of the 2026-2027 Best Hospital across the county.
This year the study evaluated approximately 4,500 hospitals and an analyses of 810 million hospital visits to help patients and their families make informed, data-driven healthcare decisions in consultation with their medical providers and care teams
And, while hospitals in New Jersey did not make the honor roll list some care facilities in the Garden State graced the 505 Best Regional Hospitals list. That list recognized the top hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C., that have demonstrated superior patient outcomes for a variety of common procedures and conditions
Ninety-three hospitals in the Garden State were evaluated and only eleven met U.S. News’ high standards to be recognized as Best Regional Hospitals
Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center remains the No. 1 hospital in New Jersey. The hospital is nationally ranked in 7 adult specialties and 5 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 22 adult procedures and conditions
One local hospital in Monmouth County, Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health, ranked in the top 10. And here’s why:
- Nationally ranked in 5 pediatric specialties
- Ranked 8 in New Jersey and 25 in New York Metro
- Rated high performing in 11 adult procedures and conditions
“For nearly four decades, U.S. News has helped families and their medical providers navigate complex healthcare decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Because most patients choose providers close to home, this year’s debut of regional specialty rankings in Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation gives them an easy new way to evaluate their local options in consultation with their medical providers. U.S. News’ performance-driven metrics ensure American families can confidently find and choose high-quality care, often right in their own communities.”
Best hospitals in New Jersey
- Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health (Hackensack): Located in Bergen County, ranked 1 in New Jersey and 4 in New York Metro.
- Morristown Medical Center (Morristown): Located in Morris County community, ranked 2 in New Jersey and 10 in New York Metro.
- Overlook Medical Center (Summit): Located in Union County, ranked 3 in New Jersey and 16 in New York Metro.
- Cooper University Health Care-Camden (Camden): Located in Camden County community, ranked 4 in New Jersey and 8 in Philadelphia.
- Englewood Hospital (Englewood): Located in Bergen County, ranked 5 in New Jersey and 21 in New York Metro.
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston): Located in Essex County community ranked 6 in New Jersey and 23 in New York Metro.
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick): Located in Middlesex County,ranked 6 in New Jersey and 23 in New York Metro.
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health (Neptune): Located in Monmouth County ranked 8 in New Jersey and 25 in New York Metro.
- Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (Plainsboro): Located in Middlesex County community, ranked 8 in New Jersey and 25 in New York Metro.
- Valley Hospital (Paramus): Located in Bergen County community is ranked 8 in New Jersey and 25 in New York Metro.
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center(Atlantic City): Located in Atlantic City, ranked 11 in New Jersey and recognized in Southern New Jersey
