Lower Bucks Hospital, a distinguished member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce its recognition as a Five-Star Recipient by Healthgrades, the leading platform for Americans seeking reliable information about healthcare providers. This year, the hospital has received the esteemed Five-Star designations for its exceptional performance in Hip Fracture Treatment and Diabetic Emergencies. Notably, this marks the first time Lower Bucks Hospital has been honored with the distinction for Hip Fracture Treatment, underscoring its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care.
“We commend Lower Bucks Hospital for its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality care to patients being treated for hip fractures and diabetic emergencies,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Consumers can feel confident that hospitals with five-star ratings from Healthgrades have demonstrated their ability to deliver consistently exceptional outcomes.”
Michael Motte, Chief Executive Officer of Lower Bucks Hospital, expressed his pride in the hospital’s achievements, stating, “These recognitions from Healthgrades reaffirm our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. Our team has worked tirelessly to implement innovative initiatives and ongoing investments in training and technology, all aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, which is reflected in our consistent performance in these key areas. Our patients can trust that they are receiving care from a facility dedicated to their health and well-being.”
Lower Bucks Hospital’s accolades are grounded in its unwavering focus on patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades analyzes risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. This rigorous evaluation identifies the top hospitals in various specialty areas, including cardiac care, orthopedic surgery, and critical care. By providing clear, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients to make informed decisions about where to seek care for their specific medical needs.
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved and 156,797 complications could have been avoided.*
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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