New Safety Rankings: 9 CT Hospitals Receive ‘C’ or ‘D’ Grades

A recent hospital safety assessment reveals concerning results for healthcare facilities in Connecticut. The Leapfrog Group published its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, indicating that nine hospitals in the state received ‘C’ or ‘D’ grades for their safety performance.

Overview of Hospital Safety Grades

The Leapfrog Group’s biannual report evaluates hospitals based on their capacity to prevent medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. These grades range from ‘A’ to ‘F’ and aim to enhance transparency in American healthcare.

Connecticut Hospitals That Received ‘C’ or ‘D’ Grades

• Bridgeport Hospital, Milford Campus – C grade
• Bristol Health – C grade
• Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London – C grade
• Manchester Memorial Hospital – C grade
• St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford – C grade
• Waterbury Hospital – C grade
• Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael Campus – C grade
• Yale-New Haven Hospital – C grade
• Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam – D grade

Recognition for High-Performing Hospitals

Although nine hospitals in Connecticut scored poorly, 14 facilities achieved ‘A’ grades. These hospitals are recognized for their exemplary safety standards and commitment to patient protection.

List of Hospitals Earning ‘A’ Grades

• Danbury Hospital
• Greenwich Hospital
• Griffin Hospital, Derby
• Hartford Hospital
• Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs
• Middlesex Hospital, Middletown
• MidState Medical Center, Meriden
• Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury
• Sharon Hospital
• St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
• The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain
• The William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich
• University of Connecticut Health Center, John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington
• Windham Community Memorial Hospital, Willimantic

Insights on Health Systems

For the first time, the report assessed hospitals within larger health systems, examining how these affiliations impact patient safety. Findings revealed that 90% of hospitals evaluated in Fall 2025 are part of health systems. Notably, 94% of the ‘A’ grade hospitals are system-affiliated.

Top Health Systems by ‘A’ Hospitals

Connecticut’s Ranking

Connecticut ranks fourth in the percentage of hospitals achieving ‘A’ grades, following states like Utah and Virginia. In contrast, states such as Iowa and Wyoming reported no hospitals earning an ‘A’ grade.

The Leapfrog Group continues to emphasize that patient safety is paramount, highlighting the importance of transparency and performance in the healthcare industry. As hospitals strive to improve their grades, the results of this report serve as an essential benchmark for patient safety efforts.