Choose Beacon for award-winning care you can trust

When it comes to your health, choosing the right care matters — and Beacon Kalamazoo is proud to be recognized among the nation’s best by Healthgrades®, a trusted source for hospital quality ratings.

For the second year in a row, Beacon Kalamazoo was named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals (2024–2025). The hospital was also named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for the last six years in a row (2020–2025), placing it among just the top two percent of hospitals nationwide.

“These recognitions reflect not only the incredible dedication of our entire team here at Beacon Kalamazoo, but also our commitment to providing outstanding healthcare for our community,” said Carl Risk, President of Beacon Kalamazoo. “I’m grateful for our devoted physicians, advanced practice clinicians, caregivers, and other supporting team members, and proud of the care they provide. At Beacon, we remain committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring every member in our community feels confident choosing us for their care.”

Beyond overall performance, Beacon Kalamazoo received recognition from Healthgrades in several specialty areas, including being named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, Pulmonary Care, Joint Replacement, and Spine Surgery.

“I am deeply proud of the recognition Beacon Kalamazoo has received from Healthgrades, particularly in the area of cardiac care,” said Dr. Vishal Gupta, Cardiologist at the Beacon Kalamazoo Heart Institute, Chief of Medicine, Medical Director of the Beacon Cardiovascular Lab and Medical Director of Structural Heart & Fellowship. “These honors reflect the dedication of our care teams and our ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality care that delivers the best outcomes for our patients, while ensuring compassionate, world-class treatment close to home.”

Beacon leaders say these recognitions underscore not only past achievements but also the promise of the future.

“Despite the post-COVID healthcare challenges hospitals everywhere continue to face, we’ve managed not only to maintain high-quality care but to rise into the Top 100 hospitals nationally,” said Barbara Mulder, Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Beacon Kalamazoo. “Now that we’re part of Beacon Health System, the sky is the limit for where the future will take us.”

For our community, these awards mean more than national recognition — they’re a reflection of the care our neighbors, families, and friends receive every day. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a life-saving procedure, patients can feel confident knowing they’re receiving care from a top hospital.

About Healthgrades®

Healthgrades is a nationally recognized independent organization that evaluates hospitals nationwide based on real patient outcomes — not reputation or self-reported data. Their ratings are grounded in clinical performance, including mortality and complication rates for specific procedures and conditions.

Complete list of Beacon Kalamazoo’s Healthgrades Awards

Hospital-Wide

• America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award – 2 Years in a Row (2024–2025)
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award – 6 Years in a Row (2020–2025)

Best Specialty

• 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care – 4 Years in a Row (2022–2025)
• 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care – 6 Years in a Row (2020–2025)
• 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement – 3 Years in a Row (2023–2025)
• 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery – 2025
• 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery – 2025

State Ranking Highlights

• #1 in Michigan for Pulmonary Care
• #1 in Michigan for Surgical Care
• #2 in Michigan for Orthopedic Surgery
• #2 in Michigan for Gastrointestinal Care
• #3 in Michigan for Cardiology
• #3 in Michigan for Stroke Care

Cardiac

• Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ – 4 Years in a Row (2022–2025)
• Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiology Services – 4 Years in a Row (2022–2025)
• Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services – 6 Years in a Row (2020–2025)
• 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack – 7 Years in a Row (2019–2025)
• 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure – 16 Years in a Row (2010–2025)

Orthopedics

• Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ – 13 Years in a Row (2013–2025)
• Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement – 3 Years in a Row (2023–2025)
• Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery – 2025
• Five-Star Recipient in Total Knee Replacement – 19 Years in a Row (2007–2025)
• 5-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement – 2025
• 5-Star Recipient for Back Surgery – 2025
• 5-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery – 2025

Neurosciences

• Stroke Care Excellence Award™ – 11 Years in a Row (2015–2025)
• Top 10% in the Nation for Stroke Treatment – 11 Years in a Row (2015–2025)
• 5-Star Recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery – 3 Years in a Row (2023–2025)
• 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke – 11 Years in a Row (2015–2025)

Pulmonary

• Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ – 12 Years in a Row (2014–2025)
• Top 5% in the Nation for Pulmonary Services – 8 Years in a Row (2018–2025)
• Top 10% in the Nation for Pulmonary Services – 12 Years in a Row (2014–2025)
• 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia – 13 Years in a Row (2013–2025)

Vascular

• Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ – 2025
• Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery – 2025
• 5-Star Recipient for Abdominal Aorta Repair – 2025
• 5-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery – 2025

Gastrointestinal

• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ – 2025
• Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services – 2025
• 5-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries – 2025
• 5-Star Recipient for GI Bleed Treatment – 6 Years in a Row (2020–2025)