Rapides Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for a second consecutive year. This achievement reflects Rapides Regional’s commitment to providing clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing it among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance. Rapides Regional is the only hospital in Louisiana to make this prestigious list in either of the past two years.
“Being named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals is a tribute to our colleagues, medical staff and volunteers and reflects their exceptional dedication to our patients,” said Rapides Regional Medical Center CEO Vernon Jones Jr. “More importantly, it lets our patients know they are receiving care that is among the best in the country.
“To receive this honor two years in a row, and to be the only hospital in Louisiana on this list in either year is remarkable. We are extremely proud.”
Healthgrades is the number one site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. In addition to this distinction for overall clinical care, Healthgrades also has recognized Rapides Regional Medical Center for its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas, including being among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care.
Rapides Regional Medical Center’s newest achievement is based solely on what matters most — patient outcomes. To determine America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
“This year's America’s Best Hospitals list gives patients a clearer picture of where high-quality care is delivered most consistently,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “Patients can feel confident in their decision to seek care at Rapides Regional Medical Center, an organization that is setting the standard for clinical excellence nationwide.”
With care variation on the rise, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ America’s Best Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the national leaders in clinical excellence.