St. David’s Medical Center among top 2% of U.S. hospitals for exceptional patient care, according to Healthgrades
St. David’s Medical Center, including Heart Hospital of Austin and
St. David’s Georgetown, named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals;
St. David’s HealthCare facilities recognized among
2026 America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
AUSTIN, Texas—St. David’s HealthCare announced today that St. David’s Medical Center (including Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital) was recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2026. Healthgrades identified the 100 Best Hospitals in the nation for providing exceptional patient care. This achievement puts the organization in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance.
St. David’s Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center also received a Healthgrades 2026 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™. This distinction recognizes hospitals for superior performance in providing care for conditions and procedures across multiple specialty services. These facilities were recognized among the top 5% of the 4,500 hospitals nationwide included in the assessment for clinical excellence, according to Healthgrades.
“Our team’s commitment isn’t just to clinical excellence—it’s to every one of our patients in every moment of care,” David Huffstutler, president and chief executive officer of St. David’s HealthCare said. “This recognition reflects the compassion and professionalism that define our standards at St. David’s HealthCare, and we remain focused on delivering trusted, exceptional care for the communities we serve.”
To learn more about how Healthgrades determines award recipients or for more information on Healthgrades Quality Solutions, visit Healthgrades.com/Quality.
St. David’s HealthCare
St. David’s HealthCare includes nine of the area’s leading hospitals and is one of the largest health systems in Texas. As the fourth-largest private employer in the Austin area, St. David’s HealthCare has more than 12,600 colleagues across 190 sites of care.
St. David’s HealthCare is a unique partnership between hospital management company HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits—St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The proceeds from the operations of the hospitals fund the foundations, which, in turn, invest those dollars back into the community. Since the inception of St. David’s HealthCare in 1996, more than $1 billion has been given back to the community to improve the health and healthcare of Central Texans.
Details
January 30, 2026
St. David's HealthCare
Name: Beth Phillips, ECPR Texas
Phone: 806-252-0055
Email: bphillips@ecprtexas.com