NEW YORK CITY – Undergoing any medical treatment can be a scary experience, but hundreds of hospitals across the country have just been recognized for prioritizing patient safety.
National Recognition for Patient Safety
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards named 438 hospitals in 40 states as ranking among the top 10% nationwide for keeping patients safe. The awards recognize hospitals excelling at preventing serious, avoidable complications during hospital stays, based on 13 patient safety indicators including infections, in-hospital falls, collapsed lungs, and pressure sores.
Safest Hospitals in New York and New Jersey
New York had 12 hospitals recognized, while New Jersey had 14. The following hospitals in the New York City area were included on the list:
- Mount Sinai West
- Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
- North Shore University Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Mount Sinai South Nassau
- Glen Cove Hospital
- White Plains Hospital
- Plainview Hospital
- Huntington Hospital
- Mather Hospital
- Long Island Community Hospital
In New Jersey, the following hospitals received the award:
- Holy Name Medical Center
- Englewood Hospital
- St. Mary’s General Hospital
- St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
- Chilton Medical Center
- Bayshore Medical Center
- Riverview Medical Center
- Saint Peter’s University Hospital
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
- Ocean University Medical Center
- St. Luke’s Hospital-Warren Campus
- Southern Ocean Medical Center
A complete list of recognized hospitals is available here.
Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania had the highest number of hospitals recognized. Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia had no hospitals on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals received a Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2026?
Healthgrades named 438 hospitals in 40 states as recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award.
Which states had the most hospitals recognized?
Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania had the highest number of recognized hospitals.
What criteria did hospitals necessitate to meet to qualify for the award?
Hospitals needed to meet strict clinical thresholds and report zero cases of certain serious errors, such as leaving a foreign object behind during a procedure.
As healthcare continues to evolve, how critical do you consider it is for hospitals to prioritize and publicly report on patient safety metrics?
