Community Hospital in Grand Junction is among the hospitals that received the highest rating in a national assessment of quality and safety standards.

Community Hospital received a five-star quality rating for 2024 in the Hospital Compare assessment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Community Hospital has received the rating three times since 2020.

“We are incredibly proud to be a CMS five-star quality rated hospital,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. ”Our entire staff works tirelessly to ensure the highest quality care possible. Receiving a five-star quality rating from CMS underscores our steadfast commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients.”

The Hospital Compare assessment rated more than 4,800 hospitals nationwide based on a total of 46 measures in five core areas, including patient experiences, timely and effective care, unplanned hospital visits, payment and value of care. Community Hospital met or exceeded standards in each of the core areas. Out of 4,800 hospitals, 381 received the five-star rating. Only 17 hospitals in Colorado received the rating.

“People frequently tells us that once they come to Community Hospital, they won’t go anywhere else,” Thomas said. “Providing high-quality care for the best value in the market remains a top priority for Community Hospital.”

For more information about services offered at Community Hospital, visit YourCommunityHospital.com.