Prime Healthcare Ranks Among Top 10 Health Systems Nationwide for Patient Safety

Twenty-two Prime hospitals earn "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, with Prime also ranking among the Top 5 nationally for "Straight A" performance

ONTARIO, Calif. (June 26, 2026 ) - Prime Healthcare is proud to announce that it ranks among the Top 10 health systems nationwide for the number of hospitals earning an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2026, with 22 Prime hospitals across 10 states receiving the organization's highest rating. Prime also ranks among the Top 5 health systems nationally for "Straight A" performance, reflecting sustained excellence in patient safety across its award-winning national system.

"The 'A' Grades are a strong sign that hospitals are deeply committed to protecting patients from harm," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning these distinctions."

As 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 "A" grade, 19 have earned consecutive top marks across multiple grading periods, demonstrating a sustained culture of safety and quality.

"Patient safety is the foundation of clinical excellence and the promise we make to every patient who entrusts us with their care," said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer, Prime Healthcare. "This 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."

Six Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals earned an "A" grade, including East Liverpool City Hospital in Ohio, which has achieved 17 "Straight A's" since 2018, and Mission Regional Medical Center in Texas, which has earned 12 consecutive "A" grades since 2020.

"We are very proud that several of our Foundation hospitals have earned 'Straight A's' for so many consecutive cycles, which reflects a culture grounded in purpose, accountability, and deep care for the communities we serve," said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. "We 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."

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.

This achievement reflects Prime Healthcare's 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's "100 Top Hospitals" 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.

The full list of Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving Spring 2026 "A" grades is below.

• Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA (4 consecutive A's)
• Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Coshocton, OH (6 consecutive A's)
• Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, CA (4 consecutive A's)
• East Liverpool City Hospital, Liverpool, OH (17 consecutive A's since 2018)
• Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI (9 consecutive A's)
• Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX (10 consecutive A's)
• Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, TX (2 consecutive A's)
• Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX (12 consecutive A's since 2020)
• Monroe Hospital, Bloomington, IN
• Montclair Hospital Medical Center, Montclair, CA (7 consecutive A's)
• North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV (4 consecutive A's)
• Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA (12 consecutive A's since 2020)
• Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL (3 consecutive A's)
• Saint Clare's Hospital, Denville, NJ
• Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL (2 consecutive A's)
• Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV (4 consecutive A's)
• Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ (5 consecutive A's)
• Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding, CA (5 consecutive A's)
• St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, CA
• St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, NJ (10 consecutive A's)
• St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL (5 consecutive A's)
• St. Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO (2 consecutive A's)

To see full Leapfrog grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

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