Awards and recognitions

Ascension Seton Hays Quality Awards and Distinctions

We regularly review quality of care, patient safety and patient satisfaction data to ensure we are meeting nationally recognized standards. We also continually focus on quality measures that impact patient outcomes.
  • Premier's 100 Top Hospitals

    Ascension Seton Hays is one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® in 2025 according Premier, Inc. annual research for delivering high performance and value to patients and communities.

  • Best in Maternity Care

    Ascension Seton Hays recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital for high performance in maternity care for uncomplicated pregnancies in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

  • Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A"
    Ascension Seton Hays earned an A rating from Leapfrog in 2024, 2023 and 2022. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries.
  • Five-star quality rating from CMS
    Ascension Seton Hays has been awarded a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2024 and 2023. The hospital rating summarizes a variety of measures across seven areas of quality – including safety of care, effectiveness of care, and patient experience – into a single star rating for each hospital.
  • AHA recognition for stroke care
    Ascension Seton Hays has received the American Heart Association’s Get with Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Type II Diabetes Honor Roll award for the quality of care given to stroke patients with diabetes.
  • AHA recognition for heart care

    In 2024 and 2023, Ascension Seton Hays received the American Heart Association’s Get with Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease Stemi Receiving Center - Gold Plus with Target:Type II Diabetes Honor Roll award for the quality of care given to advanced heart disease patients with diabetes. 

    In 2023, Ascension Seton Hays received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Silver Plus Achievement Award for the rapid care given to heart attack patients.

  • Best hospitals list for advanced heart care
    Ascension Seton Hays is recognized by the U.S. News Best Hospitals for Heart Attacks ratings in advanced care for heart attack and heart failure.