Stamford Health Awards and Recognition
Stamford Hospital is a top-rated healthcare system in Fairfield County, and is proud to have received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group, five-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and Planetree designation in 2026.
Stamford Health has been rated a Great Place To Work® for several years in a row.
Our Approach To Quality & Safety
Stamford Health is committed to providing high-quality care, which is the foundation of our mission to become the most trusted health care partner for the communities we serve. Patient safety and quality are embedded in our culture and evident by our wide range of quality and safety awards and recognitions.
There are many components to quality health care: effectiveness, efficiency, equity, patient-centeredness, safety, and timeliness. At Stamford Health, we continuously monitor metrics, ranging from infection rates to patient experience scores, to ensure quality and safety at every level of patient care.
Quality means more than just metrics. We understand that every data point we track represents a real outcome for a real person. Our top rankings for quality and safety reflect our commitment to continuous improvement. Learn more about our awards, accreditations, designations, and meet our Quality Team who oversee these efforts.
Awards & Accreditations
Stamford Hospital is proud to have received an “A” safety rating from The Leapfrog Group, five-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Planetree designation. Learn more about other national awards the organization has received.
U.S. News & World Report
Stamford Hospital is proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital 2026-2027, in six areas: heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, knee replacement, and pneumonia care. USNWR also recognized Stamford Hospital for its expertise in orthopedics.
LEAPFROG
Stamford Hospital has been awarded consecutive “A” ratings from the Leapfrog Group, which assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety. The latest “A” rating is for spring 2026.
CASTLE CONNOLLY
Stamford Hospital has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Gold Standard Top Hospital for 2026, recognized among the highest overall performing hospitals nationwide. Only 38 hospitals earned this distinction, placing Stamford Hospital among the top 1% of hospitals nationally.
CMS
Stamford Hospital has a five-star rating from CMS, which means the organization performed favorably across all CMS reported quality measures with strength in safety, infection prevention, readmission, and clinical outcomes. Only 12% of hospitals nationally have a five-star rating or higher; and Stamford Hospital is one of just two hospitals in Fairfield County to have a five-star rating. See how we compare.
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American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
This recognition honors an elite group of hospitals who have been acknowledged in three or more Get With The Guidelines® programs. Only 222 sites in the nation meet the criteria for this award.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognized Stamford Hospital in 2026 for applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in stroke and diabetes care.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The American Heart Association recognized Stamford Hospital in 2026 for providing high-quality care for patients experiencing a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attack, ensuring quick and safe care to relieve blockages in the heart’s arteries.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
This achievement demonstrates adherence to the latest research-based clinical guidelines for resuscitation to support better outcomes for the pediatric and adult populations.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The ability to consistently perform high-quality CPR is crucial for improving cardiac arrest outcomes; the difference between CPR and high-quality CPR is survival. Target: CPR awarded sites demonstrate they are using Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation to monitor CPR quality during code blue events.
American Heart Association, Stamford Health Medical Group
The American Heart Association has also recognized Stamford Health Medical Group in 2024 for applying the latest, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes for Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure care. We are one of only two major medical groups in Connecticut, and the only in Fairfield County, to earn this honor.
Awards & Accreditations
Stamford Hospital is proud to have received an “A” safety rating from The Leapfrog Group, five-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Planetree designation. Learn more about other national awards the organization has received.
U.S. News & World Report
Stamford Hospital is proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital 2026-2027, in 11 areas of care: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Diabetes, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Failure, Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Pneumonia, Stroke, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). USNWR also recognized Stamford Hospital for its expertise in orthopedics.
LEAPFROG
Stamford Hospital has been awarded consecutive “A” ratings from the Leapfrog Group, which assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety. The latest “A” rating is for spring 2026.
CASTLE CONNOLLY
Stamford Hospital has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Gold Standard Top Hospital for 2026, recognized among the highest overall performing hospitals nationwide. Only 38 hospitals earned this distinction, placing Stamford Hospital among the top 1% of hospitals nationally.
CMS
Stamford Hospital has a five-star rating from CMS, which means the organization performed favorably across all CMS reported quality measures with strength in safety, infection prevention, readmission, and clinical outcomes. Only 12% of hospitals nationally have a five-star rating or higher; and Stamford Hospital is one of just two hospitals in Fairfield County to have a five-star rating. See how we compare.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
This recognition honors an elite group of hospitals who have been acknowledged in three or more Get With The Guidelines® programs. Only 222 sites in the nation meet the criteria for this award.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognized Stamford Hospital in 2026 for applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in stroke and diabetes care.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The American Heart Association recognized Stamford Hospital in 2026 for providing high-quality care for patients experiencing a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attack, ensuring quick and safe care to relieve blockages in the heart’s arteries.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
This 2026 achievement demonstrates adherence to the latest research-based clinical guidelines for resuscitation to support better outcomes for the pediatric and adult populations.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The ability to consistently perform high-quality CPR is crucial for improving cardiac arrest outcomes; the difference between CPR and high-quality CPR is survival. In 2026, Target: CPR awarded sites demonstrate they are using Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation to monitor CPR quality during code blue events.
American Heart Association, Stamford Health Medical Group
The American Heart Association has also recognized Stamford Health Medical Group in 2024 for applying the latest, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes for Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure care. We are one of only two major medical groups in Connecticut, and the only in Fairfield County, to earn this honor.
Designations
Stamford Health’s high-quality care has been validated by external quality programs and recognitions.
The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes. As a Magnet-designated hospital, we are required to demonstrate better key patient safety outcomes than national standards.
Stamford Hospital is designated by DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, and affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.
Designations
Stamford Health’s high-quality care has been validated by external quality programs and recognitions.
In 2026, Stamford Health was recognized by Planetree as Gold Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care. Person-centered care is the core of a high-quality health care system. Stamford Health is just one of two health care systems in Connecticut to receive this designation.
Stamford Hospital is among 10% of hospitals nationwide to have been granted Magnet designation in 2026 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and one of just six hospitals in Connecticut.
Stamford Hospital is Advanced Primary Stroke Certified and is one of two hospitals in Connecticut that are Stroke Rehabilitation Certified by The Joint Commission.
Stamford Hospital is designated by DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, and affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.
Stamford Health has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence® (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). We are the first imaging center in Fairfield County to receive this important designation which applies to our imaging provided at Stamford Hospital, Tully Health Center, Darien Imaging Center, Greenwich Imaging Center, and Wilton Imaging Center.
Stamford Health has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence® (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). We are the first imaging center in Fairfield County to receive this important designation which applies to our imaging provided at Stamford Hospital, Tully Health Center, Darien Imaging Center, Greenwich Imaging Center, and Wilton Imaging Center.
Stamford Hospital’s Breast Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Stamford Hospital also earned distinction as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner, which recognizes the institution's dedication to maintaining the highest standards in surgical care.
Providing High-Quality Care
Here are just a few teams that contribute to our high-quality care at Stamford Health.
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Emergency Department Team
The Emergency Department team of nurses, physicians, technicians, and advanced practice providers are committed to providing exceptional service to our patients during an extremely vulnerable time. Innovative care approaches and unique services support our ongoing improvements in patient and consumer experience and reduced wait times.
Our Quality Team
Quality care is woven into the work we do every day. Our dedicated team of quality professionals coordinate and support the high-quality care provided to our patients. Our team helps to implement evidence-based practices, engage in innovative care approaches, identify and operationalize process improvements, and drive the organization toward high reliability.
Our quality team identifies priorities for patient safety and uses metrics and national benchmarks to ensure the care we provide is top notch. The organization tracks hundreds of these metrics and our performance and progress toward goals are shared at all levels, from the front-line staff to the board of directors. Transparency and accountability at all levels is a key component to our success. Everyone recognizes their role in the quality of care we provide.
