Nov. 13, 2025 — The Leapfrog Group announced its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades with Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital all receiving an “A” grade in today’s announcement and Gulf Coast Medical Center earning a high “B.” This marks the 16th straight reporting period that all Lee Health Hospitals have received a grade of a “B” or higher.
Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital were further recognized with the elite “Straight A” designation for having at least 5 consecutive years of an “A” LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade which truly differentiates Lee Health from other hospital systems. HealthPark Medical Center earned an “A” grade for the 14th straight reporting period and Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital kept their “A” streak going for the seventh consecutive reporting period.
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization working towards improvement in the quality and safety of healthcare.
The Leapfrog Safety Grade assigns letter grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” and “F” to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. Every Lee Health hospital earned a raw score of over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
“The team at Lee Health is deeply committed to providing safe, high-quality care to our Southwest Florida community,” said chief medical officer for Lee Health Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser. “I’m proud to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that works to make sure our friends and neighbors always receive the best level of care. These top grades from The Leapfrog Group reflect the hard work our staff brings to patient safety and quality care every day. We’re honored to serve this community and remain focused on continually improving to meet the needs of those we serve.”
Leapfrog’s high standards were developed under the guidance of a national expert panel. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 22 measures of publicly available hospital safety data twice each year to assign grades to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals in the United States. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.
Children’s hospitals are not included in The Leapfrog Group’s fall grades. However, the Leapfrog Group has named Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida as a Top Children’s Hospital six times.
To learn more about Leapfrog’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, please visit http://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/.
About Lee Health
Lee Health has been a cornerstone of health care in Southwest Florida since opening its first hospital in 1916. As a non-profit, integrated health system, Lee Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. With a strong commitment to community health and wellness, Lee Health commits to evolving with the growing and changing needs of the region. The system offers comprehensive services through four acute care hospitals, Golisano Children’s Hospital, three skilled nursing locations, outpatient facilities, urgent care centers, and a wide network of primary care and specialty practices. Lee Health supports every step of the health journey, from preventive care to advanced treatment for every member of our community. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.pr
