Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among Nation's Safest by The Leapfrog Group
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 31 of its hospitals across 13 states have earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, reinforcing Prime's unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
'This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and teams who prioritize patient safety,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President, Prime Healthcare. 'These 'A' grades show our commitment to transforming hospitals and delivering quality care.'
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The prestigious national recognition comes on the heels of Prime's recent expansion into the Chicago area through the acquisition of eight hospitals, care facilities, and medical groups from Ascension Illinois. Prime's continued growth is matched by its steadfast focus on delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical outcomes.
'Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of those committed to patient safety,' said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. 'I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Healthcare, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture where patients come first and safety is always a top priority.'
Among the 31 Prime hospitals receiving an 'A' grade, 27 earned consecutive top grades across multiple grading periods, exemplifying a consistent culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital (OH) and Lake Huron Medical Center (MI) have achieved straight 'A' ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center (MO) has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates over 30 national performance measures related to medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are issued twice annually and represent a trusted benchmark of hospital performance.
'This recognition reflects the extraordinary efforts of our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who put patient safety and clinical quality at the forefront every day,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'Prime Healthcare was founded by physicians with a mission to transform community hospitals. These 'A' grades demonstrate our dedication to that mission and to the patients and families who rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care.'
Prime remains one of the nation's most recognized health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes. This year alone, Prime hospitals received more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades—including 'America's 100 Best by Specialty,' Specialty Excellence, and Five-Star Awards—and have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' by Premier a total of 72 times. Reflecting its mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care, Prime was also recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes.
The full list of Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving Spring 2025 'A' grades can be found below.
Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA
Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Coshocton, OH
Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, CA
East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH
Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI
Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, La Palma, CA
Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron, MI
Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI
Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA
Mercy Medical Center – Aurora, IL
Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX
Monroe Hospital, Bloomington, IN
Montclair Hospital Medical Center, Montclair, CA
North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV
Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA
Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL
Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Saint Clare's Hospital of Dover, Dover, NJ
Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV
Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ
San Dimas Community Hospital, San Dimas, CA
Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding, CA
Sherman Oaks Hospital, Sherman Oaks, CA
St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, CA
St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, NJ
St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL
Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, PA
To see full Leapfrog grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
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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