All RWJBarnabas Health hospitals maintained or increased a letter grade from Fall 2024 ratings awarded by The Leapfrog Group
WEST ORANGE, NJ, April 30, 2025 – The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, has awarded seven RWJBarnabas Health hospitals with an “A” rating and five hospitals with a “B.” The “A”-rated hospitals include Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) in Lakewood, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway (RWJUH Rahway), and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset). Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC) in Belleville, Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBI) and Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Elizabeth all received “B” ratings.
This was RWJUH Rahway’s eighth straight “A” rating and the fifth in a row for both CMC and MMCSC. CBMC improved from a “B” to “A” rating, and CMMC and TRMC each improved to a “B” grade. All system hospitals either maintained or increased a letter grade from the Fall 2024 Leapfrog ratings.
“Achieving lasting improvements in safety and quality is a long-term endeavor that demands continuous dedication to drive meaningful change and lasting results,” said Andy Anderson, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical and Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health. “As we continue our unwavering pursuit of excellence in safety and quality, this industry recognition demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our clinicians and staff throughout the system.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its diverse communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate and equitable manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 43,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.
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