UK King’s Daughters included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027
NOVEMBER 5, 2026
ASHLAND – UK King’s Daughters has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2027 announced Oct. 29. The honor is given to hospitals that demonstrate an exceptional quality of care and have high patient satisfaction.
This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Access to care is of the utmost importance when choosing between top hospitals. The America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026 ranking was created to identify the top hospitals at the state level. Hospitals from all U.S. states were eligible and included in the nationwide survey. Four data sources were used for the evaluation: quality metrics, reputation, patient experience, and a Statista patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) implementation survey. The 800 hospitals scoring the highest across these criteria made the list.
“We are pleased to be included among the top hospitals in the nation,” said Sara Marks, UK King’s Daughters president and CEO. “It’s a testament to our dedication to provide the best possible care for our community.”
We are pleased to be included among the top hospitals in the nation. It’s a testament to our dedication to provide the best possible care for our community.
About UK King's Daughters
Serving nearly 400,000 residents in eastern Kentucky, southern Ohio and western West Virginia, UK King’s Daughters is comprised of two hospitals totaling 455 licensed beds; an integrated network of more than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners; more than 80 outpatient locations throughout eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio; a skilled nursing facility (SNF); medical transport company; eight urgent care centers; and a child day care center.
King’s Daughters is the region’s largest employer, with more than 5,800 team members providing a broad range of primary and specialty care services, including cardiovascular, orthopedics, oncology, stroke/neurology, maternity, and Level 3 neonatal intensive care.
In December 2022, King’s Daughters became a part of the University of Kentucky.
About Statista
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