Good Samaritan Hospital
February 03, 2025

San Jose, CA- Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the HCA Healthcare system, has been recognized among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the hospital has received this prestigious award. Good Samaritan is among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource for connecting consumers with medical care.

“I am incredibly proud of our team’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care," said Patrick Rohan, CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital. "Earning this award for the third year in a row, reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses and entire care team. We strive to be the top choice for patients, healthcare professionals and our community, while staying true to our mission of providing compassionate, cost-effective care.”

Good Samaritan Hospital also received additional clinical quality awards, reflecting its commitment to ensuring superior patient outcomes and providing excellent patient experience, placing it among the top tier of hospitals nationwide:

  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023) Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
  • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

To determine the top hospitals for 2025, 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. Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility.

“We are honored to be recognized once again as one of America’s top hospitals," said Dr. Rich Briones, Chief Medical Officer. "These accolades are a testament to our staff's unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes."

As care variation grows, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find best-in-class care in 2025, with additional resources on how Healthgrades rates hospitals and why hospital quality matters available here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.