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.