Rutherford Regional Health System has earned one of the nation’s top honors for specialty care—being named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement by Healthgrades, a leading organization that evaluates hospital quality based on real patient outcomes.

This recognition places Rutherford Regional in the top tier of hospitals nationwide for joint replacement procedures—a reflection of the system’s ongoing commitment to advanced orthopedic care and exceptional patient experiences.

A Commitment to Excellence

In addition to this national honor, Rutherford Regional Health System also earned several other distinctions from Healthgrades:

• Joint Replacement Excellence Award for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)

“Being named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement and receiving multiple Specialty Excellence Awards is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses, and care teams,” said Sudandra Ratnasamy, CEO of Rutherford Regional Health System. “We’ve made significant investments in technology, training, and evidence-based care to ensure our patients receive the very best outcomes—right here close to home.”

What These Awards Mean for Our Patients

Healthgrades evaluates over 4,500 hospitals nationwide each year, analyzing patient outcomes for more than 30 common conditions and procedures. The 100 Best Hospitals designation represents facilities with consistently superior results—meaning lower complication rates and better overall outcomes for patients.

According to Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis, if all hospitals performed at the level of five-star facilities, an estimated 230,000 lives could be saved and over 150,000 complications avoided across the country.

“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high-quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Rutherford Regional Health System for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including total knee replacement, total hip replacement, treatment of stroke, and treatment of GI bleeds.”

Advancing our mission of Making communities healthier®

These recognitions reinforce Rutherford Regional’s mission of making communities healthier—through advanced care, compassionate service, and a focus on quality in every specialty.

To learn more about how Healthgrades evaluates hospitals, visit the Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.