Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Nationally by U.S. News & World Report for Excellence in Patient Care

ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare is proud to announce that 18 of its hospitals have been named High Performing in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals ratings for outstanding performance in a wide range of procedures and conditions. These distinctions represent the highest recognition awarded by U.S. News and underscore Prime Healthcare’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the country.

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 22 procedures and conditions. Fewer than one-third received a High Performing rating in at least one category.

The following Prime Healthcare hospitals received High Performing ratings:

• Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet, IL
  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, COPD, Heart Arrhythmia, Kidney Failure
• Saint Joseph Hospital – Elgin, IL
  Hip Replacement
• Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital – Chicago, IL
  Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, COPD
• Resurrection Medical Center – Chicago, IL
  Heart Arrhythmia
• Garden City Hospital – Garden City, MI
  Heart Failure
• Lake Huron Medical Center – Port Huron, MI
  Heart Failure
• Landmark Medical Center – Woonsocket, RI
  Heart Failure, Kidney Failure
• Lower Bucks Hospital – Bristol, PA
  Pneumonia
• Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX
  Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Pneumonia
• Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
  Diabetes, Kidney Failure, COPD
• Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS
  COPD
• Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center – Reno, NV
  Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, TAVR, Hip Fracture, COPD, Pneumonia
• Shasta Regional Medical Center – Redding, CA
  Heart Arrhythmia
• Saint Clare’s Denville – Denville, NJ
  Diabetes
• Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Newark, NJ
  Heart Failure, COPD, Pneumonia, Kidney Failure
• St. Francis Medical Center – Lynwood, CA
  Heart Failure, Diabetes
• St. Mary’s General Hospital – Passaic, NJ
  Heart Failure
• St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO
  Kidney Failure, Pneumonia

“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ demonstrate a consistent ability to deliver high-quality care for specific procedures and conditions.”

U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals ratings are based on objective, data-driven measures including patient outcomes, mortality rates, complications, and the level of nursing care. The High Performing rating is a testament to hospitals that consistently deliver care at or above the national standard.

“These national distinctions are a testament to the unwavering dedication, compassion, and clinical expertise of our physicians, nurses, and staff across Prime Healthcare,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President & Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. “We are proud that our hospitals continue to be recognized among the best in the nation for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in every aspect of care as we provide exceptional, accessible, and equitable healthcare. We are honored to serve our communities and remain steadfast in advancing innovation, improving outcomes, and supporting healthier futures for all those who depend on us.”

Several of the recognized hospitals also hold additional national awards for clinical performance, patient safety, and quality outcomes. Prime Healthcare has earned more than 300 Healthgrades awards and was recognized with 46 “A” grades for social responsibility in the latest Lown Institute rankings.

For more information on the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, visit https://health.usnews.com.

About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” 72 times and is one of Healthgrades’ most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.

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