Good Samaritan Named One of Nebraska’s Top 3 Hospitals for Critical Care

KEARNEY, Neb. – CHI Health Good Samaritan has been recognized as one of Nebraska’s top three hospitals for critical care according to the Healthgrades 2027 Specialty State Rankings. The prestigious distinction reflects a long-standing commitment to delivering superior patient outcomes across key specialty areas. 

Good Samaritan also ranked in the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for specialty excellence receiving three additional 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards for Emergency Hospitalization, Critical Care and Stroke Care. 

Healthgrades evaluates nearly 4,500 hospitals across the U.S., analyzing risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates to determine which institutions provide the highest standard of care.

“These accolades underscore a long-standing dedication to our community—from investing in the latest medical technology to attracting and retaining the best clinical staff,” says Steve Schieber,  president, Good Samaritan. “More than that, this recognition is based on what matters most: patient outcomes. Our patients can feel confident that when they choose Good Samaritan, they are receiving care that sets the standard for clinical excellence for Kearney, greater Nebraska and nationwide.”

Good Samaritan shares the top three state ranking with sister hospitals CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha and CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln.

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney has served as a healthcare benchmark in central and western Nebraska for over a century. As a 236-bed regional referral center, it delivers essential services, including one of the state's few Level II Trauma Centers, an Advanced Level II NICU, hospital-based EMS, inpatient rehabilitation, and a Primary Stroke Center. Offering specialized expertise in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and comprehensive oncology, alongside Air Care—the area's longest-operating medical helicopter service—Good Samaritan pairs cutting-edge technology with leading specialists to deliver exceptional care locally.

About Healthgrades: Healthgrades is America’s leading resource connecting patients, doctors and healthcare systems to support informed healthcare decisions. For more than two decades, it has provided trustworthy consumer insights. More details on the 2027 Healthgrades Hospital Quality Awards are available at: https://b2b.healthgrades.com/insights/blog/healthgrades-specialty-excellence-report/