South Shore Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report

July 17, 2024
The exterior of South Shore Hospital as seen by a drone, facing the Emergency Department Entrance.

South Shore Health today announced that U.S. News & World Report has ranked South Shore Hospital among the state’s top ten Best Hospitals for the 2024-2025 reporting year. 

South Shore Hospital is ranked 7th in the Metro Boston area, 9th in Massachusetts, and is one of only two community-based hospitals ranked in the Top Ten in Massachusetts due to its ongoing high-quality, compassionate care.

U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions; only 11% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals ranking. 

Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. 

“I am extremely proud of our medical staff and colleagues who have earned this designation. South Shore Hospital and all of the members of our amazing workforce have stepped up during a period when our community and region has needed us more than ever,” said Allen L. Smith, MD, MS, President and CEO, South Shore Health. “Our mission to provide advanced, high-quality, safe care is unwavering.” 

In addition to making the U.S. News & World Best Regional Hospitals rankings, South Shore Hospital earned “High-Performance” scores in the adult specialties of Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, and Urology, as well as seven common adult procedures/conditions, including: 

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Failure 
  • Hip Replacement
  • Kidney Failure 
  • Lung Cancer Surgery 
  • Pneumonia


“Our top rankings reflect the expert, advanced care our medical staff and colleagues provide to our patients, their families, and our community each and every day,” said William C. Johnston, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of South Shore Health. “We also take great pride in our collaborations with community providers and medical partners, including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital.”

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “A 'Best Hospital' recognition empowers patients to seek out medical care from the best of the best to treat their illness or condition.”