Southcoast Hospitals Group is Named a 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital with High Performing Ratings Across Eight Procedures and Conditions
Southcoast Health 
The U.S. News & World Report announced this week that Southcoast Hospitals Group – including Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey hospitals – earned the Best Regional Hospitals designation, ranking #12 on its list of Best Hospitals in Massachusetts, and #2 in the Providence Metro Area for 2026-2027.
This year, only 505 hospitals earned a spot on the list, and Southcoast Hospitals Group earned the High Performing distinction for providing exceptional care and treatment in the eight procedures and conditions below:
- Cirugía de cáncer de colon
- Heart arrythmia
- Insuficiencia cardiaca
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy)
- Implantación de marcapasos
- Sustitución transcatéter de la válvula aórtica (TAVR)
“Each year these rankings serve as a representation of the exceptional care our nearly 8,600 physicians, providers, nurses and staff deliver to our patients every day. This accomplishment highlights their unwavering commitment to delivering clinically excellent care and recognizes their dedication to providing the best possible experience for our patients across the South Coast region,” said David McCready, President & CEO of Southcoast Health.
The ‘High Performing’ rating is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. This year, U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; fewer than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care.
In addition to the regional rankings, Southcoast Hospitals Group was recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for Community Access. This means thatthe system excels in caring for patients across all socioeconomic groups in the community while maintaining high quality care.
The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings serve as a starting point for patients and families, who should consult with their personal physicians when making specific healthcare decisions. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology y Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
“A hospital named among the U.S. News Best Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality care, especially in achieving successful outcomes for patients,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A Best Hospitals recognition reflects consistent top-tier medical care to its community.”
To learn more about this recognition please visit U.S. News Best Regional Hospitals 2026-2027 | Best Hospitals | U.S. News.
