Holy Name Medical Center announced on May 27 that it has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the 2026 Overall Hospital Star Quality Rating system. Of the 3,203 hospitals evaluated by CMS, only 12 percent achieved five stars, representing 385 hospitals nationwide. Holy Name is one of only a few hospitals in New Jersey, and the state’s only independent hospital, to receive this top designation.
The Overall Star Ratings are designed to enable Medicare patients to easily compare the quality of hospitals and services, helping them make informed decisions about their health care.
“Earning a five-star rating underscores our dedication to delivering safe, timely and high-quality care,” said Vasantha Kondamudi, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Holy Name. “I congratulate our physicians, nurses and staff who bring compassion and excellence to the patients and families we serve.”
The Overall Star Ratings include hospitals that provide exceptional performance across five areas: mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. The methodology assigns each hospital between one and five stars based on publicly reported quality measures.
CMS began publishing star ratings in 2006 with the goal of improving quality and transparency in health care. The 2026 Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating can be viewed on CMS Care Compare.
