Bismarck’s major medical centers, Sanford Medical Center Bismarck and CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck, have received high recognition in a recent compilation of North Dakota hospital patient ratings. Sanford Medical Center Bismarck secured the top spot at No. 1, while CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck earned the No. 4 position on the list, highlighting strong patient satisfaction in the region.
This compilation synthesized information from a variety of patient hospital rankings, including data from U.S. News & World Report and other patient reviews. The methodology aimed to gather diverse criteria and datasets to provide a comprehensive look at how patients rate their experiences across the state's healthcare facilities.
For residents of Burleigh and Morton counties, the high rankings of both local hospitals reflect positively on the quality of care and patient experience available close to home. Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, located in the state capital, leads the statewide list, indicating its prominence in patient-centered care. CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck, also a key healthcare provider in the city, follows closely, reinforcing the strong performance of Bismarck's medical institutions.
Beyond Bismarck, other North Dakota hospitals also featured prominently in the compilation. Sanford Medical Center Fargo was ranked at No. 2, demonstrating another strong showing for the Sanford health system. The Fargo VA Health Care System earned the No. 5 spot, serving veterans in the eastern part of the state. Altru Health System in Grand Forks secured the No. 6 position, catering to communities in the northeastern region.
Moving westward and into central North Dakota, Jamestown Regional Medical Center was listed at No. 8. Further north, SMP Health - St. Aloisius in Harvey achieved the No. 10 ranking. Williston's CHI St. Alexius Health Williston was ranked No. 11, serving the northwestern corner of the state.
Smaller communities across North Dakota also saw their hospitals recognized for strong patient ratings. West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger came in at No. 12, serving southwestern communities. The Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt was ranked No. 13, providing care to the Turtle Mountain area. CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake earned the No. 14 spot, and Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby was listed at No. 15, both serving the north-central part of the state.
Additional hospitals recognized in the compilation include CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson at No. 16, and CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington at No. 17. McKenzie County Healthcare System in Watford City rounded out the list of listed hospitals at No. 18. The inclusion of several facilities from smaller communities across the state underscores a broad positive trend in patient satisfaction beyond the state’s largest cities, according to the compilation.
