Arizona’s Safest Hospitals for 2026

The LeapFrog Group, a nonprofit focused on improving hospital safety and quality in the U.S., gave nine Arizona hospitals an “A” grade in its biennial hospital safety report card. The report rates general hospitals from A to F based on their ability to prevent medical errors, infections, accidents, and other “avoidable harms.” The grades are based on expert analysis of publicly available data using “up to 32 evidence-based measures of patient safety.” Ultimately, more than 60% of Arizona hospitals received at least a “C.”

Many hospitals have world-renowned doctors and equipment, but not all hospitals prioritize patient safety above all else. Therefore, the group created its report card to help patients “know which hospitals do the best at protecting their patients from harm.” According to their analysis, “A” hospitals do a better job at preventing errors. Hospitals that fall below “A” should be encouraged to do better and improve their safety.

What are the safest hospitals in Arizona?

• Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff
• HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale
• HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center in Phoenix
• Mayo Clinic-Phoenix in Phoenix
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert
• Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler
• Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler
• Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman
• Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood

If you follow the group’s biannual gradings, you will notice a few of these hospitals repeatedly receive an “A.” It is important to note, however, that good grades do not mean the hospital and its providers are infallible. Even the best hospitals and providers commit preventable medical errors, but they tend to prioritize patent safety and participate in action plans to limit such errors.

What are the least safe hospitals in Arizona?

• Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale
• Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix
• Abrazo Scottsdale Campus in Phoenix
• Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear
• Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson
• St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson
• Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low
• Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation in Tuba City
• Yavapai Regional Medical Center – East Campus in Prescott Valley

All nine hospitals received a “D” grade. Thankfully, maybe, no Arizona hospital received an “F.” This does not mean Arizona’s least safe hospitals should be avoided at all costs. Instead, the group recommends “you should never refuse care in an emergency because of a hospital’s Safety Grade, but use [their] website as a guide for planned events and a research tool for potential emergencies.”

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Joseph D'Aguanno

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