Rural hospitals

Published March 12, 2024

Four of Mercy’s rural hospitals in Arkansas recently were named among the top 100 critical access hospitals in the country by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Hospitals in Berryville, Booneville, Paris and Waldron are four of the seven Arkansas hospitals named to the list. The recognition is based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Strength Index, which assesses quality, outcomes, patient perspective and cost.

Critical access hospitals are defined as medical centers that provide services to rural and often underserved communities. 

“Only a small percentage of critical access hospitals are named to the Top 100 list. This is very gratifying for our co-workers, who show dedication for their patients every day,” said Darren Caldwell, administrator at Mercy Hospital Berryville. “Additionally, consistent support from the community we serve makes this recognition possible.”