Six Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals honored for clinical excellence, patient safety, and commitment to community care

Prime Healthcare is honored to announce that six of its hospitals have been named to Becker’s Healthcare’s prestigious “100 Great Community Hospitals” list for 2025. This national recognition reflects Prime Healthcare’s unwavering commitment to providing clinical excellence, patient safety, health equity, and expanding access to high-quality care in communities across the country.

The Becker’s list recognizes hospitals that deliver exceptional care in communities outside metropolitan areas, playing a vital role in improving wellness and access across the nation. Hospitals were selected based on nominations and performance across trusted benchmarks from leading organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS, The Leapfrog Group, the National Rural Health Association, and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Here's a look at the six Prime hospitals earning a spot on this year’s list:

Prime Healthcare Hospitals

• Desert Valley Hospital (Victorville, Calif.) – Among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance; recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award two years in a row; launched the High Desert region’s first internal medicine residency program; earned five “A” grades from the 2025–26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index.
• Lake Huron Medical Center (Port Huron, Mich.) – Earned the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for seven consecutive years; awarded consistent “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group since 2018; ranked among the top five hospitals in Michigan for Social Responsibility by the Lown Institute with six “A” grades on the 2025–26 index.

Prime Healthcare Foundation Hospitals

• Encino Hospital Medical Center (Encino, Calif.) – Nine-year 5-star recipient for hip fracture treatment; ranked among the top 5% nationally for patient safety; earned six “A” grades from the Lown Institute; recognized for heart failure and stroke care by the American Heart Association; top five in California for Pay Equity.
• Pampa Regional Medical Center (Pampa, Texas) – Honored for expanding rural healthcare access and introducing advanced diagnostics; recognized for excellence in sepsis treatment.
• Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston, Ill.) – Earned its third consecutive “A” from The Leapfrog Group; received six “A” grades from the Lown Institute, including national No. 1 ranking for Pay Equity; top five in Illinois for Patient Safety and Health Equity.
• Sherman Oaks Hospital (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) – Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award winner for 12 consecutive years; top 5% in the nation for patient safety; received eight “A” grades from the Lown Institute, including top 5 in California for Value of Care; nationally recognized for wound care and stroke services.

“This recognition reflects the heart of Prime Healthcare’s mission — to save hospitals, elevate care, and ensure that no community is left behind,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. “Our hospitals were founded on the belief that every patient deserves access to exceptional care, regardless of geography or circumstance. These awards honor the incredible work of our teams who embody that vision each day, improving lives and strengthening communities across the country.”

Becker’s emphasizes that inclusion on the list is based on merit alone — hospitals cannot pay to be included — underscoring the significance of this national recognition.

“Community hospitals are the heart of healthcare in America,” said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. “This recognition affirms our mission to serve with compassion and purpose. It reflects the tireless efforts of our teams who work every day to provide care with dignity, improve outcomes, and ensure patients have access to the care they deserve—close to home.”

Prime Healthcare and the nonprofit Prime Healthcare Foundation operate 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states. With a mission to save hospitals, improve healthcare, and give back to communities, Prime has earned hundreds of awards for quality and patient safety, including “100 Top Hospital” rankings and national recognition for value-based care.

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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Six Prime Healthcare hospitals have been named to Becker’s 2025 “100 Great Community Hospitals” list—recognizing excellence in clinical care, patient safety, and health equity. A national honor reflecting our mission to serve communities.