Roxborough Memorial Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Fall 2025 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
PHILADELPHIA (November 18, 2025) — Roxborough Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that it has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a well-respected independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality and safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital has now been awarded this prestigious “A” grade five times in a row, standing out as one of only seven hospitals to achieve an “A” grade among nineteen hospitals within a 10-mile radius. This consistent recognition showcases its exceptional commitment to safety and quality in patient care and further cements its reputation as a leader in healthcare excellence in Philadelphia.
“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Roxborough Memorial Hospital made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
Shawn Parekh, CEO of Roxborough Memorial Hospital, expressed pride in the hospital’s performance: “This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our entire team to prioritize patient safety. We have implemented comprehensive safety protocols, including enhanced medication administration practices, rigorous infection prevention measures, and proactive fall prevention strategies, all aimed at ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care. Our commitment to safety is an ongoing journey, and we are proud to be recognized for our efforts.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries—issues that lead to more than 500 patient deaths daily in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and accessible to the public, with grades updated biannually in the fall and spring.
To explore Roxborough Memorial Hospital’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
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Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.
About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org.
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