MONTROSE, CO – Montrose Regional Health has been recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a provider or hospital. This achievement reflects Montrose Regional Health’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.
“We are honored to be recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Safety Excellence,” said Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health. “MRH holds itself to the highest standard for patient safety and overall experience, ensuring we care for each of our patients like family. We are proud to provide award winning care for our communities.”
To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. From 2021-2023, 173,280 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals. The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing preventable safety events.
“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, Montrose Regional Health consistently puts the well-being of their patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Debra Gradick, MD FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend Montrose Regional Health for providing consistently exceptional care while preventing serious injuries, giving patients their best chance of a seamless recovery.”
In addition to the 2025 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, Montrose Regional Health recently received other awards including being named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher, a CMS 5-Star Cleanest Hospital by Becker’s Hospital Review, a High Performing Hospital in the areas of Heart Attack and Patient Experience by U.S. News & World Report, and most recently was named by Chartis as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for 2025.
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Caption: Montrose Regional Health Recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Safety Excellence
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
