Tim Stephens, CEO of Sutter Lakeside Hospital, announces the good news.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is proud to announce it has once again achieved a prestigious five-star rating. This exceptional recognition, earned by only 36 hospitals across the nation—representing just 8.2% of hospitals—demonstrates Sutter Lakeside’s unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care.
“Today, we celebrate the teamwork you do. I am so proud,” said Tim Stephens, CEO of Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “We put patients first, and that’s what five stars means. We are doing that for two years in a row now!”
With a legacy of serving the Lake County community for 80 years, Sutter Lakeside continues to set the benchmark for compassionate, inclusive, and high-quality care. The hospital attributes this recognition to four core areas of excellence:
- Compassion, Community, and Love: Sutter Lakeside’s dedicated staff choose to care for the community with compassion and commitment every day.
- Excellence in Care: The hospital consistently seeks to elevate standards of care, setting a high bar for clinical outcomes.
- Teamwork: Collaboration remains at the heart of Sutter Lakeside’s success—what the team accomplishes together makes all the difference.
- Inclusion: The hospital fosters a welcoming environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
“This team shows real grit—perseverance and passion for excellence,” said Stephens. “Let’s get ready for next year’s five-star!”
