Sixth consecutive "A" for patient safety earned TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center

Smyrna, Tenn. — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2026, marking the sixth consecutive grading cycle the hospital has received the highest score for patient safety.

With this latest recognition, TriStar StoneCrest has also achieved the elite “Straight A” designation, an honor given to hospitals that have earned an “A” in at least five consecutive grading cycles. Only 15% of hospitals nationwide received this distinction in the spring 2026 grading cycle.

“Every person who comes to TriStar StoneCrest is trusting us with something important, their health, their safety and often the people they love most,” said Ryan LeMasters, chief executive officer of TriStar StoneCrest. “That trust means everything to us. This recognition reflects the heart of our colleagues and physicians and the care they bring to every patient, every day. We are proud to serve the Town of Smyrna and all of Rutherford County and remain committed to giving people a healthier tomorrow.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that can harm patients. The grade is assigned twice a year and is based on up to 30 national performance measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and other supplemental data sources.

To see TriStar StoneCrest’s full grade details and learn more about hospital safety, visit The Leapfrog Group's website.