Prime Healthcare Named One of the Nation’s Top 10 Health Systems for Patient Safety

Recognition underscores Prime’s physician-led commitment to safety, quality, and compassionate care across one of the nation’s largest community health systems.

ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 24 of its hospitals across 11 states earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025, reaffirming the system’s position among the nation’s top-performing health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes.

According to The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 report, Prime Healthcare is one of only ten health systems nationwide with the most hospitals earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade and ranks among the top five for Straight A performance. Overall, 53% of Prime hospitals received an “A,” a higher percentage than nearly every other health system in the country.

As one of the largest physician-founded and physician-led health systems in the United States, the Prime Healthcare continues to set the standard for transforming community hospitals into centers of excellence that provide accessible, high-quality, compassionate care. The system’s most recent recognitions demonstrate its ongoing investment in safety, innovation, and quality.

“An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a true reflection of a hospital’s commitment to putting patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, board, clinicians, staff, and volunteers who made this achievement possible.”

Among the 24 Prime hospitals receiving an “A” grade, 20 have earned consecutive top marks across multiple grading periods, demonstrating a sustained culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital in Ohio has achieved straight “A” ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center in Missouri has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the nation’s 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.

“As a physician-led system, we recognize that safety is the foundation of quality care,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer, Prime Healthcare. “These Leapfrog ‘A’ Safety Grades are a powerful reflection of our physicians and caregivers who bring Prime’s mission to life delivering compassionate, high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients and communities nationwide.”

This achievement underscores Prime’s commitment to revitalizing community hospitals and ensuring every patient receives safe, high-quality, and compassionate care close to home. In 2025, Prime hospitals earned more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades and have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” by Premier a total of 72 times. Recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes, Prime continues to advance its mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care and strengthening hospitals that serve as lifelines in their communities.

The full list of Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving Fall 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
• Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, TX
• Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA
• Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX
• 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
• Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL
• Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL
• Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV
• Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ
• Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding, CA
• St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
• St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, NJ
• St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
• St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee, IL

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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