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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cThe \u2018A\u2019 Grades are a strong sign that hospitals are deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,\u201d said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. \u201cWe commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning these distinctions.\u201d<\/p>
\nAs one of the largest physician-founded and physician-led health systems in the United States, Prime Healthcare continues to set the standard for transforming community hospitals into centers of excellence that provide accessible, high-quality, compassionate care. Among the 22 Prime hospitals receiving an \u201cA\u201d grade, 19 have earned consecutive top marks across multiple grading periods, demonstrating a sustained culture of safety and quality.<\/p>
\n\u201cPatient safety is the foundation of clinical excellence and the promise we make to every patient who entrusts us with their care,\u201d said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer, Prime Healthcare. \u201cThis national recognition reflects the daily standard of quality, consistency, and accountability upheld by our physicians, nurses, and caregivers across the country. Safety is not simply a measure of performance at Prime, it is a reflection of who we are.\u201d<\/p>
\nSix Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals earned an \u201cA\u201d grade, including East Liverpool City Hospital in Ohio, which has achieved 17 \u201cStraight A\u2019s\u201d since 2018, and Mission Regional Medical Center in Texas, which has earned 12 consecutive \u201cA\u201d grades since 2020.<\/p>
\n\u201cWe are very proud that several of our Foundation hospitals have earned \u2018Straight A\u2019s\u2019<\/i> for so many consecutive cycles, which reflects a culture grounded in purpose, accountability, and deep care for the communities we serve,\u201d said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. \u201cWe are truly grateful to our physicians, nurses, and care teams whose commitment to safety and quality brings hope to the lives of patients every day. It is genuinely inspiring.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the nation\u2019s only ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and updated twice annually, in the spring and fall.<\/p>
\nThis achievement reflects Prime Healthcare\u2019s enduring commitment to transforming community hospitals into centers of clinical excellence and ensuring that safe, high-quality, compassionate care remains accessible in communities that need it most. In the past year, Prime hospitals earned more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades, and Prime hospitals have been named among the nation\u2019s \u201c100 Top Hospitals\u201d by Premier 75 times. Recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes, Prime continues to strengthen hospitals that serve as lifelines for their communities.<\/p>
\nThe full list of Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving Spring 2026 \u201cA\u201d grades is below.<\/p>
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- \nChino Valley Medical Center,<\/a> Chino, CA (4 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nCoshocton Regional Medical Center<\/a>, Coshocton, OH (6 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nDesert Valley Hospital<\/a>, Victorville, CA (4 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nEast Liverpool City Hospital<\/a>, Liverpool, OH (17 consecutive A\u2019s since 2018)<\/li>\n
- \nGarden City Hospital<\/a>, Garden City, MI (9 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nHarlingen Medical Center<\/a>, Harlingen, TX (10 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nKnapp Medical Center<\/a>, Weslaco, TX (2 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nMission Regional Medical Center<\/a>, Mission, TX (12 consecutive A\u2019s since 2020)<\/li>\n
- \nMonroe Hospital<\/a>, Bloomington, IN<\/li>\n
- \nMontclair Hospital Medical Center<\/a>, Montclair, CA (7 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nNorth Vista Hospital<\/a>, North Las Vegas, NV (4 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nParadise Valley Hospital<\/a>, National City, CA (12 consecutive A\u2019s since 2020)<\/li>\n
- \nRiverview Regional Medical Center<\/a>, Gadsden, AL (3 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nSaint Clare's Hospital<\/a>, Denville, NJ<\/li>\n
- \nSaint Joseph Hospital<\/a>, Elgin, IL (2 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nSaint Mary's Regional Medical Center<\/a>, Reno, NV (4 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nSaint Michael's Medical Center<\/a>, Newark, NJ (5 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nShasta Regional Medical Center<\/a>, Redding, CA (5 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nSt. Francis Medical Center<\/a>, Lynwood, CA<\/li>\n
- \nSt. Mary's General Hospital<\/a>, Passaic, NJ (10 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nSt. Mary's Hospital<\/a>, Kankakee, IL (5 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n
- \nSt. Mary's Medical Center<\/a>, Blue Springs, MO (2 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\nTo see full Leapfrog grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.<\/p>
\nAbout Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation<\/b><\/p>
\nPrime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation\u2019s leading health systems, with more than 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians. Twenty-one 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<\/i>. Its hospitals have been named among the nation\u2019s \u201c100 Top Hospitals\u201d 75 times, and Prime Healthcare is one of Healthgrades\u2019 most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.<\/p>
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- \nCoshocton Regional Medical Center<\/a>, Coshocton, OH (6 consecutive A\u2019s)<\/li>\n