Nebraska Hospital Ranks in Top 5% Nationwide for Care

When you need medical care, you want to know you're in the best hands possible. Patients in Kearney, Nebraska can now feel even more confident about their local hospital.

CHI Health Good Samaritan was just named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, the leading resource Americans use to find quality healthcare. The recognition places Good Samaritan in the top 5% of all U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance.

Only two Nebraska hospitals received this national distinction, and both are part of the CHI Health system. CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha earned the other honor.

Good Samaritan didn't stop there. The hospital also secured a spot among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care for the sixth consecutive year. They also earned the Healthgrades Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award again this year.

These aren't just fancy titles. Healthgrades determined the rankings by analyzing actual patient outcomes across more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. They looked at risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures.

"This recognition is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes," says Kimber Bonner, vice president of Patient Care Services at Good Samaritan. The hospital's success comes from investing in cutting-edge technology, recruiting exceptional staff, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality care.

The Ripple Effect

When a community hospital reaches this level of excellence, everyone benefits. Families no longer need to travel hours to major cities for top-tier care. Local residents can receive life-saving critical care and have joint replacement surgeries performed at a facility that meets the highest national standards.

The recognition also attracts talented healthcare professionals to the area, creating jobs and strengthening the local economy. When hospitals excel, they become anchors for their communities, providing not just healthcare but stability and growth.

Nebraska now has proof that small-state hospitals can compete with anyone. Good Samaritan is setting the standard for clinical excellence and showing that exceptional care isn't limited to coastal cities or major metropolitan areas.