20 Feb Ten North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals Named to Chartis Top 100 List for 2026
Rural hospitals play an essential role in the health and well-being of communities across North Dakota. From emergency care to primary care services, Critical Access Hospitals are often the first, and most trusted, point of care for patients close to home.
The North Dakota Hospital Association is proud to share that 10 North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals have been named to the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals list for 2026.
This national recognition highlights the outstanding performance, resilience, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by rural providers across our state.
Recognizing Top Rural Hospital Performance
Each year, the Chartis Center for Rural Health identifies top-performing rural facilities across the country using the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, one of the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessments of rural hospital performance in the United States.
As Chartis notes, “There is no better illustration of the value that rural facilities provide to their communities than the annual identification and recognition of the top-performing rural facilities.”
This recognition reflects the critical role rural hospitals continue to play in delivering high-quality care while meeting the unique challenges of rural healthcare.
North Dakota Hospitals Recognized in 2026
NDHA congratulates the following North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals on being named among the Top 100:
- CHI Mercy Health of Valley City
- CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center
- Langdon Prairie Health
- Linton Regional Medical Center
- McKenzie Health in Watford City
- Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier
- Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen
- South Central Health in Wishek
- Towner County Medical Center in Cando
- Unity Medical Center in Grafton
A Reflection of Rural Healthcare Strength
This recognition is a testament to the dedication of hospital teams across North Dakota who provide high-quality care every day. NDHA is proud to support these hospitals and to celebrate the exceptional work being done in rural healthcare across our state.
To learn more about the Chartis Top Performing Rural Hospitals list, visit:
https://www.chartis.com/top-performing-rural-hospitals