U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks the top hospitals in the nation. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is nationally ranked on the Honor Roll and is the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years and also ranked in 11 clinical specialties.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

CMS rated Northwestern Memorial Hospital a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals

Newsweek ranks the best hospitals in the world every year, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be among them, reflecting our commitment to deliver world-class care.

Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked No. 2 among 118 participating comprehensive academic medical centers in the U.S. This recognizes our performance in categories including safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Northwestern Memorial Hospital received its fifth Magnet^® designation in 2025.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

Central DuPage Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

CMS rated Central DuPage Hospital a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.

Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

Central DuPage Hospital is ranked No. 9 among 192 participating large, specialized complex care medical centers in the U.S. This recognizes our performance in categories including safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Central DuPage Hospital received its fourth Magnet^® designation in 2024.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

CMS rated Delnor Hospital a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.

Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

Delnor Hospital is ranked No. 3 among 208 participating complex care medical centers in the U.S. This recognizes our performance in categories including safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Delnor Hospital received its fifth Magnet^® designation in 2023.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

McHenry Hospital, Huntley Hospital and Woodstock Hospital together are ranked No. 10 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

McHenry Hospital, Huntley Hospital and Woodstock Hospital together have achieved a 5-star rating from CMS every year since 2017. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.

Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

Huntley Hospital is ranked No. 4 among 253 participating community hospitals in the U.S. This recognizes our performance in categories including safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Huntley Hospital received its first Magnet^® designation as a Northwestern Medicine hospital in 2021.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Kishwaukee Hospital received its first Magnet^® designation in 2021.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 8 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

CMS rated Lake Forest Hospital a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.

Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 11 among 208 participating complex care medical centers in the U.S. This recognizes our performance in categories including safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Lake Forest Hospital achieved its fourth Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction^® in 2025.

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

As part of Marianjoy’s ongoing commitment to quality, we undergo reviews by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) every three years. We have earned a three-year accreditation through 2027. Marianjoy is the only CARF-accredited facility in Illinois ranked among the top rehabilitation hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, 2024 – 2025.

Soliant's 2024 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the USA

We’re also proud that Marianjoy was ranked No. 14 among the most beautiful hospitals in the U.S. by Soliant in 2024. This recognizes the warm and healing environment we strive to provide for staff, patients and visitors.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Marianjoy received its first Magnet^® designation in 2024.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

McHenry Hospital, Huntley Hospital and Woodstock Hospital together are ranked No. 10 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

McHenry Hospital, Huntley Hospital and Woodstock Hospital together have achieved a 5-star rating from CMS every year since 2017. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.

Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

McHenry Hospital is ranked No. 8 among 208 participating complex care medical centers in the U.S. This recognizes our performance in categories including safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. McHenry Hospital received its first Magnet^® designation as a Northwestern Medicine hospital in 2021.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

Palos Hospital is ranked No. 16 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and No. 17 (tie) in Illinois.

ANCC Magnet® Recognition Program

This recognition is granted to hospitals that achieve excellence in nursing care. Vallet West Hospital achieved its first Magnet^® designation in 2021.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

McHenry Hospital, Huntley Hospital and Woodstock Hospital together are ranked No. 10 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Star Ratings (CMS)

McHenry Hospital, Huntley Hospital and Woodstock Hospital together have achieved a 5-star rating from CMS every year since 2017. To achieve this, we demonstrated excellence in areas including patient experience, safety of care, and timely and effective care.