Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Hospitals Ranked Among Best in US
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is proud to announce that three of its hospitals have been ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report. Virginia Mason Medical Center, ranked No. 1 hospital overall for Washington state and Seattle Metro area, stands out for its strengths in patient-centered care and high-quality care throughout the Pacific Northwest. St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Michael Medical Center were also recognized for their excellence in various specialties, including cardiology, cancer care, and orthopedics.
Key Takeaways:
- Only 13% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation, with VMFH hospitals recognized for their strengths in patient-centered care and high-quality care.
- Virginia Mason Medical Center was ranked No. 1 hospital overall for Washington state and Seattle Metro area, with high-performing rankings in gastroenterology, geriatrics, and pulmonary/lung surgery, among others.
- St. Joseph Medical Center tied for the No. 8 ranking in the state and No. 6 in the Seattle Metro area, with high-performing rankings in cardiology, cancer care, and pneumonia.
- St. Michael Medical Center ranked No. 13 in the state, with high-performing rankings in cardiology, cancer care, and orthopedics.
- More than half (55) of CommonSpirit Health's full-service acute care hospitals were recognized in the annual hospital rankings.
Statistics:
- 13% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation.
- 4,400 hospitals were evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for the 2025-2026 rankings.
- 800 million records of patient care were used to determine patient outcomes.
- 55 of CommonSpirit Health's full-service acute care hospitals were recognized in the annual hospital rankings.
- VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest health systems.
Sources:
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
- U.S. News & World Report
- Contify.com