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THE NATIONAL RURAL RATING SYSTEM ANNOUNCES A NEW RATING PROGRAM FOR RURAL AND CRITICAL HOSPITALS- MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS RECEIVES 5 STAR RATING

The National Rural Rating System Announces a 

New Rating Program for Rural and Critical Access Hospitals with Awards for 4 and 5 Star Hospitals Including the National Honor Roll 

The National Rural Rating System is proud to announce a new ratings program for rural and critical access hospitals,  called the 5-Star National Rural Rating System. The program celebrates the extraordinary patient experiences  provided by rural and critical access hospitals across the United States. 

The 5-Star Rating System ranks rural and critical access hospitals – with five stars being the top ranking and one star being the lowest. The Star Ratings are similar to the CMS Stars, which allow hospitals/clinics to promote their success  and are used as high-quality recognitions. Most small and rural hospitals (60%) do not qualify because of low number  of qualifying inpatients for the CMS Rankings, but are held to the same high patient satisfaction criteria. This new  program recognizes the hard work and dedication rural and critical access hospitals provide across the country. The  rankings will include overnight hospital stays (HCAHPS) and are based on data collected by certified CMS patient  satisfaction vendors. 

We proudly announce and recognize our 4-Star Hospitals and 5-Star Hospitals that are part of our inaugural National  Rural Honor Roll.  

 

5 Star Hospitals – National Rural Honor Roll Artesian Valley Health System - Meade District   Hospital, Meade KS 

Decatur County Hospital, Leon IA 

Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City IL 

Hopedale Medical Center, Hopedale IL

Memorial Hospital, Carthage IL 

Memorial Hospital, Chester IL 

Wabash General Hospital, Mt Carmel IL 

4 Star Hospitals 

Allen Parish Community Healthcare, Kinder LA Franklin General Hospital, Hampton IA 

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville IL Mason District Hospital, Havana IL 

Osceola Regional Health Center, Sibley IA Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville IL Providence Medical Center, Wayne NE 

Unity Medical Center, Grafton ND 

The National Rural Ratings System was created in collaboration with the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network  (ICAHN), Survey Solutions by ICAHN, Custom Learning Systems, Wyoming Department of Health, New Mexico  Department of Health, Louisiana Hospital Association and AdCo Advertising Agency. 

Visit fivestarratings.org for current information and awardees. 

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