Awards & Distinctions

Shelby Baptist Medical Center is one of only 11 hospitals in the state of Alabama to receive a four-star or higher rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Click here to review.

Nationally Recognized. Community Care.

Providing quality care is top priority at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Our physicians, nursing professionals and trained staff have been recognized by national organizations that reflect the excellent care patients receive at our hospital.

Heart and Stroke Care

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction in Cardiac Care (2013-2020)
  • American College of Cardiology: Cath Lab Accreditation (2020)
  • Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Designation (2020)
  • Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus with Honor Roll Elite (2020)
  • Get with the Guidelines - Gold Plus Target Stroke Honor Roll (2021)
  • American Heart Association Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Elite Honor Roll Elite and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll (2023)
  • ACC Accreditation Services Cardiac Cath Lab PCI Accreditation (2021-2024)

All Service Lines/Other

  • Leapfrog Safety Score “A” (November 2017, April 2015, November 2014, April 2014)
  • Leapfrog Safety Score “B” (April 2017, November 2016, November 2015, April 2019, November 2019, April 2020, November 2020)
  • CMS Overall Star Rating, 4 Stars (2021)
  • Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures (2014, 2013, 2012)
  • Alabama Quality Award for Commitment to Excellence in the Healthcare Sector (2010)
  • VHA Leadership Award - Clinical Excellence-Patient Experience Superior System Performance (2009)

Community Health Needs Assessments

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