Jamestown Regional Medical Center named top recommended hospital in North Dakota

Jamestown Regional Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of North Dakota’s top recommended hospitals, an honor shared only by the Fargo VA Medical Center. The distinction is based on patient answers to the question “Would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?” and reflects a five-star rating for patient recommendations.

Ratings were determined through the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, or HCAHPS, administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. HCAHPS measures patients’ experiences with communication, responsiveness, pain management, and other aspects of hospital care that shape whether patients will endorse a hospital to family and neighbors.

“This recognition by Becker’s reflects our continued focus on exceptional patient care, clear communication and strong partnerships between patients and care teams,” said Trisha Jungels, JRMC chief nursing officer. “At JRMC, trust is built through listening, compassion and clinical excellence, and this honor reflects the dedication of our teams every day.”

The recommendation rating adds to a string of acknowledgments for JRMC, including a Pathways of Excellence designation and multiple top critical access hospital recognitions. Together, these honors underscore the facility’s reputation as a regional and statewide leader in rural health care.

For Stutsman County residents, the recognition is more than a trophy. High patient recommendation scores signal that families in and around Jamestown can expect coordinated care and clear communication when they stay close to home. That local confidence can influence where patients seek treatment, where specialists choose to partner, and how employers and families weigh the value of health services in the community.

Hospital leaders say maintaining and improving patient experience requires ongoing attention to staffing, communication and community partnership. Continued community feedback through patient surveys like HCAHPS plays a direct role in those ratings, so sharing honest experiences helps JRMC tailor services to local needs.

The recognition also matters for rural health planning. As hospitals compete for talent and partnerships, public reputation built on patient recommendation can support recruitment of nurses and specialists and foster stronger referral relationships across the region.

For readers in Stutsman County, the takeaway is practical: quality care that earns strong patient endorsements is available close to home, and residents can help sustain that standard by using local services and completing patient experience surveys. Expect JRMC to build on this momentum as it seeks to expand services and maintain the trust of Jamestown families in the year ahead.