Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Ranked Fourth-Best in SC

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center recognized for excellence.

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News Summary

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center has been recognized as the fourth-best hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report. This designation is the only ‘best regional hospital’ title in the Pee Dee region, setting it apart from other local healthcare facilities. The rankings are based on various performance metrics, including patient experience surveys and scores from 22 procedures. Despite receiving commendable scores in treatment categories, the hospital’s patient experience rating was slightly lower than several regional competitors.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Grand Strand Regional Medical Center has been recognized as the fourth-best hospital in South Carolina according to the latest rankings by U.S. News and World Report. This prestigious accolade marks the only designation of “best regional hospital” in the Pee Dee region for Grand Strand, setting it apart from other local healthcare facilities.

The rankings were developed based on multiple factors, including the performance of 22 common procedures and conditions, such as heart failure and hip replacements. Hospitals were evaluated and categorized into three distinct groups: “evaluated,” “in the middle,” and “high performing.” To qualify for the title of “best regional hospital,” facilities must demonstrate excellence in at least eight high-performing procedures along with five additional high-performing ratings beyond evaluated ratings.

In addition to the performance metrics, the rankings incorporated data from patient experience surveys, socioeconomic factors, and assessments across 15 different specialty areas. In the Pee Dee region, some specialties, including ophthalmology, lacked available ratings, which may impact comparisons among hospitals.

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center excelled in various treatment categories with the following scores:

Cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery: 35.1/100
Diabetes and endocrinology: 45.6/100
Geriatrics: 37/100
Orthopedics: 43.5/100
Pulmonology and lung surgery: 54.3/100
Rehabilitation: 42.3/100

Although Grand Strand Medical Center received commendable scores in numerous categories, its patient experience score was slightly below that of several other regional hospitals, achieving a 4 out of 5 rating. In comparison, Conway Medical Center registered lower performance scores, earning a rating of 3 out of 5.

Other healthcare facilities within the region, including McLeod Regional Medical Center and MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, also underwent evaluations and received differing ratings in the U.S. News and World Report assessment. Collectively, over 70% of hospitals in the Pee Dee region performed well in a spring 2025 report issued by the Leapfrog Group, which assesses hospital safety. South Carolina has distinguished itself nationally by ranking fifth in hospital safety, with 47% of hospitals receiving an ‘A’ rating.

Within the Pee Dee region, hospitals have generally fared better with safety ratings—with no facilities receiving D or F grades. One hospital received a C, multiple hospitals achieved B grades, while others reached A ratings. Notably, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital received a C due to several below-average safety measures, while Conway Medical Center improved its safety metrics to earn a B. Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, along with McLeod Health facilities and MUSC Health Florence, received A ratings for safety. However, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital saw a decline from an A to a C in its safety rating.

This significant ranking for Grand Strand Regional Medical Center not only highlights its commitment to providing quality healthcare but also reflects the overall performance and safety of hospitals within the region. As healthcare continues to evolve, these ratings serve as a valuable resource for patients seeking reliable and effective medical services in their community.

The information regarding Grand Strand Regional Medical Center’s performance and other regional hospitals was originally published on May 14, 2025.