Top-Ranked Hospitals In The Hudson Valley Revealed In Just Released U.S. News Report

HUDSON VALLEY, NY— Four hospitals in our area were included in the new 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.

The annual report, now in its 37th year, is intended to help patients compare hospitals when they need anything from a common procedure, such as a knee replacement, to specialized treatment for a serious or complex illness.

This year, U.S. News also introduced metro specialty rankings for cancer; cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; orthopedics; and rehabilitation, giving patients another way to identify highly rated care closer to home.

Here are the Hudson Valley hospitals that made the list:

• White Plains Hospital, White Plains (#9 Best Regional Hospital in NY)
• Northern Westchester Hospital at Northwell Health, Mount Kisco (#16 Best Regional Hospital in NY)
• Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie (#20 Best Regional Hospital in NY)
• Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown, Middletown (#26 Best Regional Hospital in NY)

The 2026-2027 rankings put greater emphasis on risk-adjusted patient outcomes. U.S. News also reduced or eliminated the weight given to several measures involving hospital size, staffing, technology and reputation.The changes were especially significant in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, where patient outcomes now determine most of a hospital's score.

Find the full list of hospitals and specialty rankings, here.