Three Atlantic Health hospitals earn five-star CMS quality ratings
All Six Atlantic Health Medical Centers Received Four Stars or Higher in the 2026 CMS Overall Hospital Star Quality Rating System
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Three Atlantic Health medical centers have earned the highest possible five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the 2026 hospital quality rankings, officials announced Wednesday.
Morristown Medical Center maintained its five-star rating, while Chilton Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center improved from four stars to five stars in the latest CMS Overall Hospital Star Quality Rating system.
Atlantic Health said all six of its medical centers received four stars or higher in the 2026 rankings.
Only 12% of hospitals evaluated nationwide — including seven hospitals in New Jersey — achieved five-star status this year, according to Atlantic Health.
Three additional Atlantic Health hospitals also improved their ratings. Hackettstown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center each advanced from three stars to four stars, while CentraState Medical Center improved from two stars to four stars compared with 2025 rankings.
“These ratings reflect the extraordinary dedication of physicians, nurses and team members across Atlantic Health,” said Saad Ehtisham, president and CEO of Atlantic Health. “The quality, safety and compassion they provide for communities across New Jersey makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.”
The CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating system evaluates hospitals nationwide using measures that include mortality rates, patient safety, readmissions, patient experience, and the timeliness and effectiveness of care. The rankings are intended to help patients compare the overall performance of hospitals across the country.
