Local Care, National Acclaim Sarasota Memorial’s quality and outcomes have been repeatedly recognized among the nation’s best, substantiated by independent reviews. • 5 Stars for Quality 2016 – 2026: The only hospital in Florida to receive the highest five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid in all reporting periods since the program’s inception in 2016. SMH-Venice also earned 5 stars from CMS.
• U.S. News Honors: U.S. News & World Report ranked SMH on its list of 50 best hospitals for obstetrics/gynecology and among the nation’s top performers in more than 20 types of care. SMH is the only hospital in the Suncoast region to earn a spot on U.S. News’ annual 50 Best Hospital list.
WORLD’S BEST HOSPITALS
• World’s Best Hospital 2019 – 2026: SMH has been included among Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for 8 years, and is the only hospital on the Suncoast to make the list.
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• Straight A’s for Safety 2016 – 2025: The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization, has assigned Sarasota Memorial a top “A” grade for patient safety on every hospital report card released
since 2016. SMH-Venice also has received straight A’s on all of its report cards. • Magnet Recognition 2003 – Present: SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in the region to earn Magnet designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence. It is one of a select few hospitals to receive the 4-year designation five times, maintaining the prestigious status for more than two decades. • Exceptional Workplace: Sarasota Memorial was one of only 62 organizations worldwide to be named a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Winner for 2025. • Age-Friendly Recognition from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement: SMH has earned special designation from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement for following best practices to deliver safe, high-quality care to older adults. • Top Heart Hospital: Sarasota Memorial was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2026 for achieving superior survival rates with fewer complications, shorter hospital stays and lower readmission rates. Support World-Class Care The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation is the philanthropic partner that supports Sarasota Memorial’s high level of care. For information or to make a gift, please call (941) 917-1286 or visit smhf.org.
Volunteers Make a Difference Sarasota Memorial’s volunteers provide vital support throughout the health system. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, contact: Sarasota (941) 917-1008 • volunteer-office@smh.com Venice (941) 261-1008 • venice-volunteer-office@smh.com
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