Arroyo Grande Community Hospital earns 'A' hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group

December 1, 2025 - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital earned an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.  

"Receiving an 'A' for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group means we're delivering on our promise to our community — that your health and safety are our absolute top priority. This recognition is a direct result of the incredible dedication of our entire hospital family, from the nurses and doctors who care for patients at the bedside to the support teams behind the scenes,” said Sue Andersen, president and CEO of Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.

“It assures you that when you choose us for your care, you are choosing an environment built on continuous excellence, where your well-being is always protected, and where you can heal with confidence."

“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Arroyo Grande Community Hospital made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“We congratulate the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. The program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 

To explore full grade details and to find tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.