OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital is proud to announce that it has been recognized with a coveted 5-Star Rating for the first quarter of 2026 from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a national program designed to highlight outstanding performance among rural and critical access hospitals.
This distinction places the hospital among a select group of topperforming facilities committed to delivering exceptional care and patient experiences.
This national honor reflects the hospital’s unwavering focus on high patient satisfaction and the consistent delivery of compassionate, community-centered care. The NRRS evaluates hospitals on rigorous measures aligned with patient experience surveys and overall hospital performance.
“We are thrilled to have earned the 5-star rating. It is a testament to the dedication of our care teams in serving all people, as our Mission calls us to, with the greatest care and love,” says Kelly Jefferson, president, OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group.
The rating acknowledges the long-standing commitment of OSF St. Francis Hospital to meet the unique health care needs of U.P. communities. This achievement underscores the skill, resilience and passion of our clinical and support teams.
OSF St. Francis Hospital extends its sincere gratitude to its dedicated employees, providers and care teams, whose daily commitment to patient well-being made this achievement possible. Their efforts continue to strengthen the hospital’s Mission and deepen its impact on the community.
The NRRS 5-Star Rating System evaluates rural and critical access hospitals using nationally recognized patient experience data collected by certified CMS vendors. For more information visit ruralratings.us.















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