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PINEHURST — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, has once again earned recognition in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals ranking for 2026, ranking 9th in North Carolina.
In addition to the overall state ranking, Moore Regional received high-performing acknowledgements in several procedures and conditions and a specialty ranking for Rehabilitation.
Recognition Among North Carolina's Top Hospitals
The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.
“We are honored to once again be recognized among North Carolina’s top hospitals,” said FirstHealth COO and President of Moore Regional Jonathan Davis, MPH, FACHE.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, staff and volunteers who work every day to deliver exceptional care.”
“At FirstHealth, we remain committed to investing in our people, facilities, technology and services to meet the evolving needs of our growing communities. Most importantly, we are grateful for the trust our patients and families place in us. It is a privilege to care for our neighbors, and we will continue striving to provide the highest quality, compassionate care for every patient.”
How U.S. News Ranks the Nation's Best Hospitals
To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals specialty rankings methodology and procedures and conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from more than 800 million records of patient care.
Rehabilitation Excellence
The specialty rankings allow patients to identify nearby hospitals that excel in specific areas and in treating serious cases. Moore Regional was recognized as high performing in Rehabilitation and ranked 10th in the state for this specialty.
Recognized for Outstanding Care in Key Procedures
Moore Regional Hospital has also been named as a high performing hospital in the following 14 procedures and conditions.
As hospital departments, Moore Regional’s Richmond and Hoke campuses are also included in the ranking. View the full rankings on the US News & World Report website.
