The Most Reliable Hospitals in New Jersey for Patient Safety in 2025: Full Ranking and Insights
NJ hospitals prevent infections, harm, and medical errors with high safety ratings. New Jersey hospitals provide excellent patient care, according to the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety report. Public and patient surveys assess hospital safety.
This year’s report highlighted NJ hospitals’ successes and challenges. Five hospitals improved, six declined, and most maintained safety. The only D hospital was state-run Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange. No state hospital failed, demonstrating safety and accountability.
The rigorous methodology of Leapfrog makes it a trusted hospital safety source, say experts. Experts rated 30 critical medical safety measures. The report aids patients and advocates despite outdated data. We founded Leapfrog Group 25 years ago to improve healthcare transparency and reduce medical errors, which continue to endanger patients nationwide.
New Jersey’s top hospitals consistently score. Saint Joseph’s Health, Holy Name, Hackensack University, and Englewood Hospital have “A” patient care grades. Hospital leaders prioritize patient-centered care and continuous improvement to maintain safety.
Fall 2025 detailed rankings show state-wide hospital performance varies. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, and Ocean University Medical Center are top hospitals for safety and quality. Atlanticare Regional Medical Center and Cooper University Hospital received B and C grades, indicating improvement but reliability.
Data shortages prevented some hospitals from being graded, highlighting comprehensive evaluation challenges. Heights University Hospital and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center were excluded this year. Healthcare professionals emphasize transparency because hospitals that monitor performance and implement best practices improve patient safety.
New Jersey hospitals are third in patient safety. State healthcare teams—doctors, nurses, and administrators—work hard to reduce risks and improve patient outcomes, the report says. Grades can reassure New Jersey patients and guide healthcare decisions.
Sources
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades 2025
Health Care Quality Institute of New Jersey
Statements from hospital executives and the Leapfrog Group
