Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
5 best-value hospitals in Colorado.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Memorial Hospital | Cortez, CO | ★ 4/5 | 35% below | 67% |
| 2 | St Mary-Corwin Hospital | Pueblo, CO | ★ 4/5 | 15% below | 78% |
| 3 | Vail Health Hospital | Vail, CO | ★ 5/5 | 10% below | 83% |
| 4 | Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital | Highlands Ranch, CO | ★ 5/5 | 7% below | 80% |
| 5 | St Thomas More Hospital | Canon City, CO | ★ 4/5 | 4% below | 59% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.