Saint Mary’s honored with a Four-Star Distinction on the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list
Reno, Nevada (February 9, 2026) – In a national evaluation by Forbes, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized as one of the country’s 2026 Top Hospitals. As a Four-Star honoree, Saint Mary’s was part of the prestigious national ranking that focused on high-quality, patient-centered care. This distinction places Saint Mary’s among an elite group of hospitals across the United States, demonstrating excellence in clinical outcomes, operational best practices, value, and patient experience.
“Being recognized by Forbes as a top hospital in the nation is a meaningful affirmation of the standards we hold ourselves to every day,” said Derrick Glum, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer for Saint Mary’s Health Network. “This distinction reflects the clinical excellence, accountability, and compassion our physicians, nurses, and care teams bring to every patient interaction. It is an achievement that belongs to our caregivers and to the community that trusts us with their care.”
As healthcare systems both regionally and nationwide navigate change, Saint Mary’s remains uniquely positioned as one of the area’s highest-awarded community hospitals, dedicated to preserving broader access to care for patients across northern Nevada. The Forbes Four-Star designation underscores the value of accessible, community-focused care and affirms Saint Mary’s readiness to meet the needs of patients today and in future generations.
The Forbes Top Hospitals methodology draws on publicly reported data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and applies rigorous, data-driven criteria, with substantial emphasis on patient outcomes and adjustments for social determinants of health. This approach enables fair, evidence-based comparisons among more than 2,600 hospitals nationwide that were evaluated for the 2026 rankings.
Saint Mary’s continually strives to deliver high-quality care close to home, supporting the health and well-being of families throughout the region. This recognition builds on the hospital’s streak of outside, independent acknowledgements, recently receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the American College of Cardiology, an “A” grade for Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group, and being named a 2026 Leader in Specialty Care from Healthgrades.
For additional details on the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 methodology, visit www.forbes.com/lists/top-hospitals.