Residents of Northwest Georgia seeking medical care can take added confidence in local options after AdventHealth Redmond and AdventHealth Murray were recognized in Forbes’ inaugural “Top Hospitals in America 2026” list.

Both hospitals earned an overall 5-star rating, placing them among an elite group nationwide. In Georgia, the honor is especially notable—both facilities were among only a small number statewide to receive the top rating, highlighting strong performance in care quality, efficiency, patient experience, and outcomes.

The rankings were created in partnership with health care technology and analytics firm Inovalon, with guidance from a panel that included clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates. Hospitals were evaluated across four key pillars: outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience. While thousands met initial inclusion standards, only a limited number across the country ultimately received the overall 5-star designation.

“Our number one priority is to provide the highest level of care for our patients and our communities,” said Isaac Sendros, president and CEO of AdventHealth Georgia. “I am grateful for our teams’ commitment to our mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ. This recognition affirms their passion for providing exceptional care to our neighbors in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama.”

The announcement follows other recent recognition for AdventHealth Redmond, including a latest “A” safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital safety watchdog.

AdventHealth says it remains committed to addressing critical community health needs by expanding whole-person, faith-based care and strengthening partnerships across Northwest Georgia—supporting patients in body, mind, and spirit.