Main Line Health earns top honors in 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings
Bryn Mawr, PA — Main Line Health delivered another strong showing in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, with three acute-care hospitals ranked among the top 15 in the Philadelphia region and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital earning its first national ranking.
The rankings for Main Line Health are:
- Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital: Second regionally and fourth in Pennsylvania among rehabilitation hospitals, and 47th nationally for Rehabilitation
- Paoli Hospital: Seventh regionally, 15th in Pennsylvania
- Lankenau Medical Center: 10th regionally, 18th in Pennsylvania
- Bryn Mawr Hospital: 13th regionally, 25th in Pennsylvania
U.S. News & World Report derives its hospital rankings based on various factors, including patient outcomes, nurse staffing, use of certain clinically proven technologies and other relevant health-related metrics. The rankings aim to provide a comprehensive overview of hospital performance to help patients make informed decisions about where to receive care.
"Consistently earning recognition among the Best Hospitals doesn't happen by accident. It reflects an unwavering commitment to quality, clinical excellence and putting patients first," said Ed Jimenez, President and CEO of Main Line Health. "I'm incredibly proud of our teams for providing the high-quality, comprehensive care our communities deserve close to home, where they live and work."
For more than 50 years, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital has been a leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke and orthopedic trauma.
"Bryn Mawr Rehab has been setting the standard for rehabilitation care for decades, and this national recognition reflects the exceptional care our teams provide every day. This ranking underscores the dedication of our teams and the exceptional care they provide to help patients recover and get back to their daily lives," Jimenez said.
Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital and Paoli Hospital also earned high-performing recognition across a wide range of procedures and conditions, including cardiac and cancer care. All four Main Line Health acute-care hospitals, including Riddle Hospital, received high-performing recognition for orthopedic procedures and conditions.
Main Line Health offers comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties, from primary care and preventive services to advanced specialty and rehabilitation care. To learn more about our services and find a clinician near you, visit mainlinehealth.org.
About Main Line Health
Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving the greater Philadelphia region. The System comprises five hospitals, seven health centers, more than 160 outpatient and physician practice locations, over 14,500 employees and more than 2,200 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers.
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health includes four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. The System also includes Mirmont Treatment Center, which provides treatment and support for substance use disorders; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice; Main Line HealthCare, its employed multispecialty physician network; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a leading biomedical research organization; and Main Line Health Centers offering primary and specialty care, lab, radiology and other outpatient services in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Devon, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square.
Main Line Health brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and other healthcare professionals across a broad network of inpatient, outpatient, home-based and community-based services. Through this integrated approach, the System delivers high-quality, comprehensive care across the continuum — from primary care and preventive services to complex specialty, surgical, trauma, emergency, rehabilitative, behavioral health, home care and hospice services — with a focus on making care accessible in the communities where people live and work.
Main Line Health also collaborates with leading clinical partners to expand access to specialized care. Through its affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, pediatric care is provided at select Main Line Health locations, including neonatal intensive care units at its acute care hospitals and Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Emergency Department. Jefferson Health neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists also provide 24/7 specialized care, including neurointervention and lifesaving stroke care.