Grande Ronde Hospital has again earned national recognition as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This is the eighth time since 2011 we’ve received this prestigious honor.

With 1,368 CAHs nationwide, this distinction places GRH in the top 7.3%—a remarkable affirmation of our commitment to delivering exceptional care right here at home.

Why This Matters

Each year, Chartis evaluates rural hospitals using the Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, a national benchmarking tool that examines hospitals across eight key areas:

• Quality
• Outcomes
• Patient perspective
• Cost
• Charge
• Financial stability
• Inpatient market share
• Outpatient market share

This year, Grande Ronde Hospital stood out in several of these categories:

• Outpatient Market Share: 99
  More of our community receives outpatient care locally—a strong sign of trust and accessibility.
• Inpatient Market Share: 93
  Our ability to care for patients close to home, even during hospital stays, remains among the highest in the country.
• Clinical Outcomes: 80
  This score reflects our care teams’ positive, measurable results—every patient, every day.

More Than Just Numbers

“At Grande Ronde Hospital, we believe rural health care should never mean second best,” said Jeremy Davis, President/CEO of Grande Ronde Hospital. “This recognition confirms what we already know—our team delivers outstanding care with compassion and integrity. We’re deeply proud to be a national leader in rural medicine, and we’re grateful to our community for their continued trust.”

As one of the few independent, financially stable hospitals in Oregon, we take pride in making local decisions that prioritize patient care and long-term access to services. From facility upgrades to new specialty providers, every step we take is designed to better serve this region.

Thank You for Making This Possible

Every visit, appointment, and trust you place in us helps fuel our mission. This award may have our name on it, but it belongs to all of us—our patients, our team, and our community.

We’re honored to care for you and proud to deliver Big City Medicine with a Hometown Touch—today, tomorrow, and always.

 

By the Numbers: How Grande Ronde Hospital Stands Out

According to the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s 2025 Performance Report, Grande Ronde Hospital scored exceptionally high in key categories that matter to patients and the community:

Performance Area		Score (Out of 100)		What It Means
Outpatient Market Share		99		More local patients are choosing GRH for outpatient care—proof that access and trust are strong.
Inpatient Market Share		93		When hospitalization is needed, our community overwhelmingly relies on us to provide care close to home.
Clinical Outcomes		80		Our treatments and interventions are working—delivering strong, measurable health results.

🎖 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for the 8th time
🏥 1,368 Critical Access Hospitals in the U.S.
📈 GRH ranks in the top 7.3% nationwide