U.S. News & World Report Names Shepherd Center Among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 in Rehabilitation
For patients with complex conditions, Shepherd Center’s outcomes exceed the national average.
Shepherd Center has again been named by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. In the 2024-25 rankings released today, Shepherd Center ranked No. 18 in rehabilitation among U.S. News’ 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals.
Shepherd Center has been ranked among the top rehabilitation hospitals since 2008, demonstrating its commitment to providing expert, high-quality care, resulting in outcomes for patients and families that exceed the national average. Shepherd Center serves as a national destination for providing world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain.
“Before patients come through our doors, their families weigh a number of considerations in choosing the right rehabilitation hospital,” said Sarah Morrison, PT, MBA, MHA, CEO of Shepherd Center. “We’re humbled that thousands of patients and families trust us with their care every year, and we’re grateful that U.S. News has again recognized us as a top rehabilitation hospital in their annual rankings.”
Shepherd Center is one of just a few centers recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, and it treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion. Shepherd Center is also recognized as a leader in disability inclusion, having earned a score of 100 out of a possible 100 on the Disability Equality Index®.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions; only 11% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals ranking. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, advanced technologies, patient services, and endorsements by respected organizations.
“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “A 'Best Hospital' recognition empowers patients to seek out medical care from the best of the best to treat their illness or condition.”
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With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
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