Samaritan Healthcare is pleased to announce a momentous celebration in its dedication to providing high-quality healthcare services. Based on the 2023 rankings of hospitals across the country, Samaritan Healthcare has achieved the respected 5-star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

It’s a distinction that sets Samaritan Healthcare apart as one of the leading healthcare providers in the region. According to CMS, the rating is based on 46 quality measures, which are comprised of five categories: safety of care, mortality, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely and effective care.

Only eight organizations in the entire state of Washington earned this distinction. Samaritan is one of two 5-star hospitals in eastern Washington—483 hospitals achieved the 5-star rank nationwide. Hospitals do not apply to be ranked. The ratings are awarded on an annual basis from data gathered by CMS, which comes from the data that is submitted in claims reports, patient satisfaction, and other areas. All ratings are automatically reported based on the data.

“This top CMS ranking is a significant achievement for our Samaritan team and community,” said Katherine Christian, Chair, Board of Commissioners of Samaritan Healthcare. “We are incredibly proud to celebrate the work of the staff, and their commitment to providing high-quality care and service.”

The 5-star recognition highlights Samaritan’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality care for the communities it serves.

“Achieving this 5-star rating is a direct result of the focused efforts of our staff, physicians, and leadership to fulfill our commitment to providing high-quality care and service to our patients and community,” added Dale Paris, Board of Commissioners.

As a community-owned healthcare provider, Samaritan Healthcare expresses its gratitude to everyone who contributed to this notable achievement and looks forward to building upon its legacy of providing quality healthcare services to the region.

To learn more about Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) overall hospital quality star rating please visit Hospitals – Overall hospital quality star rating | Provider Data Catalog (cms.gov)