CHI Health Lakeside and Good Samaritan Named in America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026

CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health Lakeside have been named two of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. This achievement reflects CHI Health’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing these hospitals in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance.

This 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 more clear 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 CHI Health, 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.

View the complete 2026 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.