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TriStar Health hospitals recognized among nation's top performers for patient safety

Six TriStar Health hospitals earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, with two ranking in the top 5% nationwide and four ranking in the top 10% for patient safety. Additionally, four hospitals were named among America’s Top 250 Hospitals for overall clinical performance.

March 11, 2026
Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence 2026 award logo.

TriStar Health is proud to announce that six of its hospitals have achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. This national recognition reflects TriStar Health’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care and reinforces the reputation of its network as a leader in patient safety nationwide.

The following hospitals received the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award and earned national rankings for patient safety:

  • TriStar Skyline Medical Center
  • TriStar Summit Medical Center
  • TriStar Horizon Medical Center
  • TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
  • TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
  • TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

TriStar Skyline and TriStar Summit ranked among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. TriStar Hendersonville, TriStar Horizon, TriStar Southern Hills and TriStar StoneCrest ranked among the top 10% nationwide. TriStar Southern Hills is a new recipient of the Patient Safety Excellence Award.

“Patient safety drives every decision we make,” said Dr. Ajit Singh, chief medical officer for HCA Healthcare’s TriStar Division. “We equip our physicians, nurses and colleagues with ongoing training, proven protocols and advanced tools and technology so they can deliver high-quality care. That consistent focus helps us strengthen patient outcomes and provide the safest possible environment for every person we serve.”

Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective measures focused on patient outcomes and clinical results.

In addition to these honors, TriStar Hendersonville, TriStar Skyline, TriStar StoneCrest and TriStar Summit were named among Healthgrades 2026 America’s Top 250 Hospitals for overall clinical performance. This distinction places them among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. For more information, visit the Healthgrades website.

Published:
March 11, 2026
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TriStar Skyline Medical Center, TriStar Summit Medical Center, TriStar Horizon Medical Center, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

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