Montrose Regional Health Named 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

Recognition from the Chartis Center for Rural Health reflects high performance in quality, outcomes, and financial stability

MONTROSE, Colo. (Feb. 13, 2026) – Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, an annual, data-driven ranking that highlights the highest-performing rural hospitals in the United States.

The Top 100 designation is based on results from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. The INDEX evaluates hospitals using publicly available data across key areas including quality, patient outcomes, patient experience, operational performance, and financial sustainability.

Now in its 16th year, the INDEX is used nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to benchmark and improve performance.

For Montrose and the surrounding Western Slope, this designation signals more than an award. It reflects the strength and stability of a local hospital delivering high-quality care close to home, reducing the need to travel long distances for advanced services.

“This distinction carries real weight for hospitals like ours,” said Jeff Mengenhausen, MRH’s CEO. “Across the country, rural hospitals are closing or scaling back services. Being named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital demonstrates that Montrose Regional Health is not only stable, but performing at a high level in quality, patient experience, and financial stewardship. Families here deserve strong, reliable care close to home, and this honor affirms that we are delivering on that promise.”

“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals have emerged as true leaders, committed to their mission through a powerful combination of resilience, dedication, and innovation,” said Michael Topchik, executive director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate their Top 100 status.”

Montrose Regional Health continues to invest in quality, safety, and long-term sustainability to ensure access to care for communities across the Western Slope. To view recent awards, visit montrosehealth.com/awards.