The U.S. News & World Report ranks nearly 5,000 hospitals each year, recognizing those with high performing ratings based on above-average patient outcomes, recovery, volumes, nurse staffing, and commitment to transparent medical data.

“Recognition by U.S. News & World Report of our expertise in these crucial treatment areas is a testament to our clinical teams’ commitment to delivering the best outcomes – and experience – for their patients,” said David O. McCready, President and CEO of Southcoast Health. “Congratulations to our dedicated providers, nurses and support staff on achieving this great honor.”

This evaluation includes data from all three Southcoast Health hospitals, Charlton Memorial Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and Tobey Hospital, with the ratings reflecting Southcoast Health’s commitment to exceptional care. Please click the icons to learn more about the survey criteria for the categories below.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Southcoast Health was recognized for advanced respiratory care, including the use of non-invasive breathing aids for COPD patients.

Across the South Coast region, our board-certified pulmonary-critical care specialists support chronic obstructive and emphysema patients with state-of-the-art testing and treatment as well as providing care for a variety of respiratory conditions such as asthma, lung cancer, tuberculosis, obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disorders, and pulmonary thrombo-embolic diseases. Learn more

Colon Cancer Surgery – Southcoast Health’s recognition in colon cancer surgery, places the system among an elite group of 463 hospitals in the United States and the only one in the South Coast region.

This high performing ranking demonstrates the organization’s success in improving access to care and cancer screening procedures, improving health care outcomes for patients with colon cancer surgery, and providing excellent collaboration with medical and radiation oncologists at our cancer centers. Learn more.

Heart Attack – As one of 896 hospitals nationally and the only one in the South Coast region to receive a high performing rating for heart attack care, this rating includes recognition of Southcoast Health’s support for patients to achieve recovery at home and minimize avoidable time in the hospital, emergency department or a nursing home. 

Our expert hospital-based providers, cardiologists and surgeons provide state-of-the art access to a spectrum of interventions and therapeutics unparalleled in the region Learn more.

Heart Bypass Surgery – Receiving high performing recognition for heart bypass surgery showcases Southcoast Health’s excellence in this complex procedure and our patient-centered care.

As one of 240 high performing hospitals in this category, and the only one in the South Coast region, Southcoast Health surpassed average patient outcomes, with excellent ratings for minimizing the need to return to the hospital within 30 days. 

Along with the prestigious 3-Star (highest) Society of Thoracic Surgeon’s rating for coronary bypass graft surgery, these results demonstrate consistent excellence in heart care. Learn more.

Heart Failure – As one of 1,088 high performing health systems nationally recognized for heart failure and the only one recognized in the South Coast region, Southcoast Health is highly rated for providing efficient, high-quality care and implementing systems that ensure patients can return home safely. Learn more.

For more information about the U.S. News & World Report awards please visit Southcoast Hospitals-Fall River, New Bedford and Wareham in Fall River, MA – Rankings & Ratings (usnews.com).