Natividad, Salinas Valley Health score top grades.

Two Salinas-based hospitals received high marks from an independent nonprofit.

Natividad and Salinas Valley Health both achieved “A” grades in the Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Survey, a leading independent evaluation of U.S. hospitals, that was announced May 6. Grades are issued in the spring and fall, based on safety protocols, errors, accidents and infections. 

This is the fourth A in a row for Natividad, the County of Monterey’s hospital, rising from a C and Bs a few years ago. SVH has consistently scored As and one B in recent years.

“Natividad puts safety first in everything we do,” Natividad CEO Chad Harris said. “We are committed to caring for our community and providing safe, high-quality, award-winning care for all.”

“Earning another ‘A’ from Leapfrog is meaningful because it reflects the consistent experience our patients have when they come through our doors,” Salinas Valley Health President/CEO Allen Radner said. “This recognition reflects a culture where patient safety is embedded in every decision and every interaction across our organization so that we deliver on our mission to provide excellent care to everyone in our community.”