Only hospital in Palm Beach County recognized; national honors place JMC among top in U.S.
Nov. 2, 2026 – Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) proudly announces it has been recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in outpatient orthopedic care, earning multiple distinctions in the 2027 Specialty Awards and Ratings. Among the honors, JMC received the 2027 Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and was named among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for Outpatient Joint Replacement.
Notably, JMC is the only hospital in Palm Beach County to receive these distinctions, further reinforcing its role as a leading destination for advanced orthopedic care in the region. For patients considering joint replacement or other orthopedic procedures, these recognitions reflect a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and helping patients return more quickly to the activities they enjoy.
“Being recognized as a top hospital by Healthgrades is meaningful because these awards and ratings reflect what matters most to patients and families: access to high-quality orthopedic care that delivers excellent outcomes said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “As demand for orthopedic care continues to grow, we remain focused on partnering with world-class physicians, advanced technology, and innovative collaborations to help our patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and live healthier, more active lives.”
The honors come during a period of significant growth for JMC’s orthopedic program. Earlier this year, Jupiter Medical Center announced it is now collaborating with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) to expand access to world-renowned orthopedic expertise and advanced musculoskeletal care. Around the same time, JMC also opened the Tim and Jayne Donahue Patient Care Tower, which includes two dedicated floors for orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, further enhancing the patient experience and supporting future growth.
Highlights of JMC’s additional 2027 Healthgrades recognitions include:
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence in 2027
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award for Three Years in a Row (2025-2027)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement for Three Years in a Row (2025-2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement for Three Years in a Row (2025-2027)
- Named Among the Top 15% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement for Three Years in a Row (2025-2027)
- Named Among the Top 15% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence in 2027
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in 2027
Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using risk-adjusted outcomes data and recognizes hospitals that deliver superior clinical outcomes across a range of specialties and procedures.
The impact of choosing a top-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades’ 2027 analysis found that patients treated at hospitals with nationally recognized outpatient programs had demonstrably better outcomes than those treated at hospitals not recognized for outpatient excellence. In fact, 36,628 complications could have been avoided if all hospitals had performed at the level of five-star-rated facilities during the 2023-2025 study period.*
“For patients in search of quality care beyond the four walls of the hospital, finding an outpatient program that excels in their procedure can transform their health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Jupiter Medical Center for its top-tier performance in outpatient orthopedic surgery and outpatient joint replacement, and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when and where it matters most.”
For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, visit jupitermed.com, call (561) 263-2234, or follow Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter or on ‘X’ @JupiterMedCtr.
*Statistical average based on Healthgrades’ analysis of SAF data for years 2023 through 2025 and represents a three-year estimate for Medicare patients only. For more information on how Healthgrades identifies the nation’s top hospitals for outpatient care, see the 2027 Outpatient Awards and Ratings Methodology.
ABOUT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
Rated #1 in the region for quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical Center’s state-of-the-art facilities and leading-edge technologies enable its award-winning physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient health care services. Jupiter Medical Center’s specialty centers of excellence include comprehensive cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, and women’s and children’s services. For more information, call 561-263-2234 or visit jupitermed.com
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