Shining a spotlight on rural and critical access.

The Star Rating System ranks rural and critical access health care facilities from 0 to 5 stars.

Star ratings

These ratings offer hospitals and clinics a valuable tool to showcase their excellence in patient care.

Based on HCAHPS patient satisfaction scores for overnight stays, the rankings are compiled using data from certified CMS vendors, helping hospitals earn well-deserved recognition for their commitment to quality.

Winners

Announcing our 2024 Award Winners

We are proud to highlight rural and critical access facilities that earned 4 & 5 stars, recognizing their excellence in patient care.

5 Star Award Recipients


Gibson Area Hospital

Gibson City, IL

Hopedale Medical Center

Hopedale, IL

Madison County Health

Winterset, IA

Memorial Hospital

Carthage, IL

Memorial Hospital

Chester, IL

Ortonville Aera Health Services

Ortonville, MN

Pinckneyville Community Hospital

Pinckneyville, IL

Union General Hospital

Farmerville, LA

Wabash General Hospital

Mt Carmel, IL

4 Star Award Recipients


Allen Parish Community Healthcare

Kinder, LA

Cibola General Hospital

Grants, NM

Franklin Hospital

Hampton, IA

Illini Hospital

Pittsfield, IL

Kiowa County Memorial Hospital

Kiowa, KS

Kirby Medical Center

Monticello, IL

Osceola Regional Health Center

Sibley, IA

OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center

Kewanee, IL

OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group

Escanaba, Michigan

Providence Medical Center

Wayne, NE

Rochelle Community Hospital

Rochelle, IL

Sparta Hospital

Sparta, IL

Taylorville Memorial Hospital

Taylorville, IL

Unity Medical Center

Grafton, ND