GAHHS Receives Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades for Hip Fracture Treatment 4 years in a row!
For Immediate Release:
Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services contact:
Joshua A. Johnson, Executive Director of Communications
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Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services Honored with Five-Star Ratings for Specialty Care from Healthgrades
- Healthgrades recognizes Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services (GAHHS) for exceptional performance in Orthopedics
- GAHHS earns national and statewide accolades for Hip Fracture Treatment
- GAHHS receives top ratings for Orthopedics for 4 years in a row
Gibson City, IL – December 15, 2025 – Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services (GAHHS) announced today it has earned five-star ratings from Healthgrades, the #1 site consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. GAHHS was rated five stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for the fourth year in a row. (2023-2026) These achievements reflect GAH’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible, placing the organization in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide.
GAHHS’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluate risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas, including hip fracture treatment. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.
“It is a huge honor for GAHHS to be recognized by Healthgrades with the Five-Star designation for Hip Fracture Treatment. This is a true reflection of our dedicated staff and providers that care for our patients and the communities we serve every day with the highest standards. This exciting designation is proof that Gibson Gets It! I am very proud of our dedicated team. Thank you to our patients who continue to entrust their healthcare experience to us.” Robert Schmitt, CEO, Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services.
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved, and 156,797 complications could have been avoided.*
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize GAHHS for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including Orthopedics.”
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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About Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services has been an independent, community-based Critical Access Hospital located in East Central Illinois since 1952. Serving Ford County and 8 neighboring counties with over 25 provider office locations throughout the service area offering robust primary and specialty care options. Our Vision is to be the model of excellence in community-based healthcare. Our Mission is to provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the communities we serve. We strive to be the heart of your hometown health, providing state-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities close to home. For more information, visit: www.gibsonhospital.org
About Healthgrades
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Five-Star Hip Fracture Treatment Press Release
