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.
4 best-value hospitals in Kentucky.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mount Sterling, KY | ★ 4/5 | 52% below | 72% |
| 2 | CHI Saint Joseph Berea Nf | Berea, KY | ★ 4/5 | 52% below | 80% |
| 3 | Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Greenville, KY | ★ 4/5 | 33% below | 69% |
| 4 | Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc | Salem, KY | ★ 4/5 | 25% below | 87% |
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.