The Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center at Newport Hospital has been named the top rehabilitation center in Rhode Island and the Providence metro area in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, released today.
The ranking places the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center among the top 27 percent of rehabilitation centers in the nation. Rankings are based on objective measures including successful discharge to home, avoidance of readmission, and patient volumes.
“Every day, our physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers and support staff work together to help patients regain their independence and return home safely,” said Melissa Fournier, director of inpatient rehabilitation services. “Because these rankings are based on objective outcomes, this recognition validates the outstanding results we have consistently achieved for our patients and families.”
Newport Hospital also earned a “high performing” designation for diabetes care.
“This recognition reflects the expertise, compassion and commitment of our caregivers, as well as our unwavering focus on delivering the highest quality care close to home,” said Newport Hospital President and Chief Medical Officer Tenny Thomas, MD.
Elsewhere in the Brown University Health system, The Miriam Hospital earned the top hospital ranking in Rhode Island for the 15th consecutive year, receiving “high performing” designations in eight specialty areas including hip and knee replacements, heart attack, stroke, and pneumonia. Rhode Island Hospital earned “high performing” marks in three conditions, and Saint Anne’s Hospital was recognized for hip replacement care.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions for the 2026-2027 rankings; only 16 percent received a Best Hospitals designation.
