CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Ranked #2 in Minnesota in Latest U.S News & World Report Best Hospitals Ranking

St. Cloud Hospital has been named the #2 hospital in Minnesota in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, rising from its previous #3 position. This recognition reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves.

In addition to its regional ranking, St. Cloud Hospital was recognized as:

• High Performing in 4 Adult Specialties (Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonary & Lung Surgery and Urology)
• High Performing in 19 Procedures and Conditions (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Back Surgery Spinal Fusion, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement, Hip Fracture, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Stroke, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Arrhythmia, Pacemaker Implantation)

These honors place CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital among the top-performing hospitals in the nation.

"We are incredibly proud of this achievement, which reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire team," said Joy Plamann, St. Cloud Hospital President and CentraCare Chief Operating Officer. "This recognition affirms our ongoing efforts to provide exceptional care and continuously improve outcomes for our patients."

The annual U.S. News rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation of more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide. Performance measures include patient survival and safety, nurse staffing, use of advanced technologies, patient experience, and discharge-to-home rates. Data sources include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the American Hospital Association, and other professional organizations.

For more information, visit the U.S. News profile for CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital.