LONDON, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2024) – Saint Joseph London has achieved a Five-Star rating for Treatment of Pneumonia, according to new research from Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This is the fifth year in a row that Saint Joseph London has received a Five-Star rating for pneumonia treatment.
This Five-Star rating reflects Saint Joseph London’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care available. It also places the organization in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide and reflects the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care year after year.
“This recognition from Healthgrades exhibits our team’s dedication to providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “We are incredibly proud to earn this distinction for five consecutive years, which highlights our commitment to excellence in clinical outcomes.”
Saint Joseph London’s achievement is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*
“Healthgrades commends Saint Joseph London for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including pneumonia outcomes,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Saint Joseph London’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in Kentucky and nationwide.”
Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 135 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through an integrated physical and behavioral health delivery system. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.
About Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full-service hospital located in London, KY. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.
About Healthgrades
Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering meaningful connections between patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content.
For over 20 years, our health system, group practice, and life sciences marketing solutions have helped our partners reach and engage consumers on their way to the doctor.
Healthgrades is part of RVO Health, a partnership between Red Ventures and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group. RVO Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online across its brand portfolio, including Healthgrades, Healthline, Medical News Today, Greatist, Psych Central and Bezzy, which touch every part of the health and wellness journey. RVO Health helps more than 100 million unique visitors live their strongest and healthiest lives each month.
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Saint Joseph London has achieved a Five-Star rating for Treatment of Pneumonia, according to new research from Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This is the fifth year in a row that Saint Joseph London has received a Five-Star rating for pneumonia treatment.
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