U.S. News & World Report Names Saint Joseph London a High Performing Hospital

LONDON, Ky. (July 29, 2025) – Saint Joseph London has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

“Being named a High Performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the exceptional care our team delivers every day,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “This recognition reinforces our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and serving the health needs of our community with compassion and integrity.”

Two other Saint Joseph Health hospitals have also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Saint Joseph Hospital ranked No. 5 in the Kentucky among U.S. News’ latest edition of Best Hospitals. This year, U.S. News announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes. Saint Joseph Hospital was also named a High Performing hospital for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, back surgery (spinal fusion), colon cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, hip fracture, pneumonia, and leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Saint Joseph East was named a High Performing hospital for hip replacement, knee replacement, and pneumonia.

“We are honored that three of our Saint Joseph Health hospitals have been recognized as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report,” said Matt Grimshaw, MBA, president, Saint Joseph Health. “This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our physicians, nurses, and staff to delivering exceptional, compassionate care every day. It’s a proud moment for our entire system and a testament to the quality and dedication that our communities can count on.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only 13% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation.

“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one third of them earned an award. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

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About Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services to build a healthier future for all. Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph London

Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full-service hospital located in London, Kentucky. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.

About Saint Joseph Hospital 

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky and is a nationally recognized tertiary medical center. Saint Joseph Hospital is Lexington’s first hospital. The hospital’s original mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today.

About Saint Joseph East

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the southeastern section of Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 1983, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky. At Saint Joseph East, ambulatory surgery, 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient programs. 

About U.S. News & World Report

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