Methodist Healthcare hospitals among top 5% nationwide for patient safety

San Antonio, Texas — Several Methodist Healthcare hospitals have been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak were named to the list, with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak receiving this honor for the third year in a row.

“Earning this recognition is a testament to the dedication and compassion of our physicians and staff,” stated Ryan Simpson, CEO of Methodist Hospital. “This achievement reflects Methodist Hospital’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care to continuously improve the health and wellness of our community and uphold our mission of serving humanity to Honor God.”

This achievement reflects Methodist Healthcare’s clear commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety, with the latter receiving the recognition for two years in a row. Data collected from other Methodist Healthcare System hospitals - including Methodist Children’s Hospital, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital Texsan, and Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant— contributed to Methodist Hospital’s designation.

“We are honored to be recognized among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety for the second consecutive year," shared Michael Beaver, CEO of Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. “By fostering a culture where every team member’s insights are valued, we ensure that our systems are continually optimized for quality and safety, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.”

Methodist Healthcare’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. From 2021-2023, 173,280 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for nearly 76% of these incidents.* The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:

• In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (54% less likely)
• Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 55% less likely)
• Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 69% less likely)
• Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72% less likely)

“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, Methodist Healthcare consistently puts the well-being of their patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Debra Gradick, MD FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend Methodist Healthcare for providing consistently exceptional care while preventing serious injuries, giving patients their best chance of a seamless recovery.” 

Where you’re treated matters, which is why Healthgrades is committed to providing the most scientifically accurate information about doctors and hospitals–with data insights not available anywhere else. Consumers can visit Healthgrades for guidance on how to find safe, high quality care in 2025.

*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award methodology which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2024.0.1) to MedPAR data from approximately 4,500 hospitals for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. View the complete 2025 Patient Safey Excellence Awards Methodology.