
St. Joseph’s Medical Center Celebrates Third Year as One of America’s 250 Best Hospitals
Healthgrades ranks St. Joseph’s among the top 5% nationwide for overall clinical care
(STOCKTON, CA) January 28, 2025 – Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center (SJMC) announced today that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects St. Joseph’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. SJMC is celebrating its third consecutive distinction of being named one of Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2023-2025) and has received Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™ for four years in a row (2022-2025), reflecting St. Joseph’s commitment to exceptional patient care.
In addition to this recognition for overall clinical care, SJMC is the recipient of numerous accolades related to its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas, including Coronary Interventional Procedures, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Treatment of Bowel Obstruction, Treatment for Sepsis, and Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. These achievements further underscore the organization’s dedication to clinical excellence, placing SJMC among the upper echelon of hospitals nationwide.
“We are incredibly proud to be named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for the third consecutive year,” said B.J. Predum, Central Valley Market President. “This recognition ranks St. Joseph’s in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide, demonstrating the dedication of our leadership and clinical staff to ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to the Stockton and surrounding communities.”
St. Joseph’s achievements are based exclusively on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility. In fact, from 2021-2023, if all hospitals, as a group, had performed similarly to America’s 250 Best, on average, 174,081 lives could potentially have been saved.
“As one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, St. Joseph’s Medical Center is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Healthgrades commends St. Joseph’s for their ongoing leadership and commitment to providing the best possible care for all patients in the San Joaquin area.”
As care variation grows, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find best-in-class care in 2025, with additional resources on how Healthgrades rates hospitals and why hospital quality matters available here.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.
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About St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center is a not-for-profit, fully accredited, regional hospital with 355 beds, a physician staff of over 700, and more than 2,700 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, St. Joseph's is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services with special attention to the poor and underserved. As a Sponsoring Institution for Graduate Medical Education, St. Joseph’s supports rapidly growing educational programs for both resident physicians and medical students. In addition to being nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the "most preferred hospital" by local consumers. St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as one of the largest private employers in San Joaquin County. Founded in 1899 by Fr. William O'Connor and administered by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, St. Joseph's continues to lead the region in medical innovation. St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health/CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system with care sites across 21 states dedicated to advancing health for all people. For more information, please visit DignityHealth.org/Stockton.
Publish date:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025