Mission Hospital announced today that it has been named one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America for the 11th consecutive year (2016–2026), placing it among the nation’s top-performing hospitals for overall clinical excellence. Healthgrades is the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
“Being named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for the 11th year in a row is an extraordinary achievement and a powerful testament to the consistency, quality, and dedication of our team,” said Greg Lowe, CEO of Mission Health and Mission Hospital. “This recognition reflects our unwavering focus on delivering safe, high-quality care across every service line and our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.”
In addition to this prestigious national distinction, Mission Hospital has achieved numerous recognitions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades. Among Mission Hospital’s new honors are eight Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for Vascular Surgery, Stroke Care, Coronary Intervention, Prostate Surgeries, Orthopedic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Care, and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Mission Hospital is also five-star rated for eight services, including Cardiac, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Pulmonary, Vascular, Prostate Surgery, Critical Care, and Outpatient Joint Replacement.
Mission Hospital was also ranked #1 in North Carolina for Critical Care, GI Medical Treatment, Gastrointestinal Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stroke Care, and Cardiology Services, and #5 in North Carolina for Pulmonary Care. These achievements further affirm Mission Hospital’s status as a premier destination for specialty care and underscore the organization’s longstanding commitment to excellent patient care.
Mission Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas, including Critical Care, Cardiology, Stroke Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Surgery, Pulmonary Care, Orthopedic Surgery, and Vascular Services. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Mission Hospital for its consistently superior outcomes across multiple areas of care.”
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
ABOUT MISSION HOSPITAL
Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only ACS-verified Level I trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence. For more information, please visit MissionHealth.org or @MissionHealthNC.
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