MANISTIQUE — Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has announced that it has been recognized with a coveted 5-Star Rating for the fourth quarter of 2025 from the National Rural Rating System, a national program designed to highlight outstanding performance among rural and critical access hospitals. This distinction places the hospital among a select group of top-performing facilities committed to delivering exceptional care and patient experiences.

This national honor reflects the hospital’s focus on high patient satisfaction and the consistent delivery of compassionate, community-centered care. The NRRS evaluates hospitals on rigorous measures aligned with patient experience surveys and overall hospital performance.

“Receiving a national 5-Star Rating motivates us to continue raising the bar for rural healthcare. We are proud of our team’s dedication to quality, safety, and patient experience-and we remain focused on strengthening access to exceptional care close to home,” said Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital.

The rating acknowledges Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital long-standing commitment to meeting the unique healthcare needs of rural communities-often in environments with limited resources yet extraordinary community responsibility. The achievement underscores the skill, resilience, and passion of the hospital’s clinical and support teams.