Based on patient feedback from the CMS Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, the Becker’s list highlights hospitals that achieved the highest possible rating for cleanliness — a key indicator of patient experience and quality of care. Data for the rankings reflects patient surveys completed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, with results updated in May 2026.
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center was one of only 12 hospitals in Illinois to receive this recognition and one of just two hospitals within the OSF HealthCare Ministry to earn a 5‑star CMS cleanliness rating.
“We are proud to be recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s cleanest hospitals,” said Jackie Kernan, MSN, RN, president of OSF Saint Katharine. “This distinction reflects the unwavering commitment of our Environmental Services team and all Mission Partners who work together every day to provide a safe, high‑quality environment for our patients and the communities we serve. Cleanliness is a critical component of the patient experience and overall quality of care. This recognition underscores our dedication to excellence, patient safety, and delivering compassionate, reliable care at every touchpoint.”
Becker’s Hospital Review is a leading source of healthcare news and analysis, and its annual cleanliness list draws from CMS patient experience data to spotlight hospitals demonstrating exceptional performance in maintaining clean and safe care environments. For patients and families, hospital cleanliness plays a vital role in comfort, confidence, and overall satisfaction during care.
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate communities. Among these hospitals, 10 are acute care facilities, five are critical access hospitals, and one is a continuing care facility. OSF has 2,141 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan and employs more than 27,000 Mission Partners across 170+ locations. These include OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in the state, and OSF OnCall, its digital health operating entity that offers hospital-at-home care. In addition, OSF operates two colleges of nursing; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; Pointcore, Inc., which is composed of health care-related businesses; and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation as well as OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Learn more at osfhealthcare.org.
