CarolinaEast Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Rating for the Spring 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

CarolinaEast Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Safety Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. CarolinaEast previously received an ‘A’ in Fall 2024.

Leapfrog assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“I am so proud of the care and compassion offered by our 3,600 employees and 400+ volunteers who show up daily to ensure our patients' safety,” said Michael Smith, President and CEO, CarolinaEast Health System. “Our most recent grade ‘A’ from one of the country's most recognized ratings companies is another way we show our commitment to caring for our more than 400,000 patients last year.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to CarolinaEast Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.” Additionally, North Carolina is ranked #12 in the state rankings. To see CarolinaEast’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.