Hocking Valley Community Hospital has been named a winner of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) National Rural Honor Roll. HVCH also received a 4-star rating from the National Rural Rating System’s Star Ratings.
The National Rural Honor Roll was created to honor rural and critical access hospitals and clinics that consistently deliver exceptional healthcare, showcasing them as leaders in patient-centered care within their communities. Facilities included on the Honor Roll receive recognition for dedication and excellence that sets them apart, demonstrating their commitment to patient well-being.
“This honor roll shines a spotlight on top-performing rural healthcare facilities and critical access hospitals that are setting a new benchmark in patient care,” says NRHA COO Brock Slabach. “These facilities truly go above and beyond in meeting patient needs, and we are proud to recognize their hard work and dedication.”
The 2025 National Rural Honor Roll honorees, announced each November, include rural hospitals that have met the highest standards for patient experience, based on cumulative ratings submitted by October 31, 2024. This annual recognition reinforces NRHA’s commitment to supporting and uplifting rural health care facilities as pillars of their communities.
In addition, Star Ratings for Rural and Critical Access Hospital Excellence brings much-deserved recognition to rural hospitals, whose high standards in patient care often go unacknowledged. These ratings not only spotlight the dedication of these hospitals and clinics to patient satisfaction but also provide local communities with a trusted indicator of quality. The ratings are based on HCAHPS patient satisfaction scores for overnight stays and compiled using data from certified CMS vendors.
“With these star ratings, rural hospitals can demonstrate their excellence in patient care, showing their commitment to quality and continuous improvement,” Slabach said. “This initiative not only acknowledges the achievements of rural health care providers but also helps set them apart in their communities as top choices for health care.”
This system is open to all rural and critical access hospitals that have data from certified survey vendors, allowing every facility a chance to participate and showcase their commitment to quality care. For more information, please visit RuralRatings.US