JCH HealthCare Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Healthcare Excellence
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For the fourth consecutive year, Jersey Community Hospital has earned a coveted spot on the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list for 2025, as recognized by Chartis. This prestigious recognition is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, which evaluates hospitals on essential criteria such as quality, patient experience, and operational effectiveness. Out of thousands of rural hospitals nationwide, JCH is one of only three hospitals in Illinois to receive this honor. (Submitted photo)

JCH Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has been awarded the RestorixHealth Wound Center of Excellence Award, the highest honor presented by RestorixHealth. Recognizing JCH’s commitment to consistently meet or surpass national quality standards in wound care. (Submitted photo)
JCH HealthCare is proud to announce a series of significant milestones that highlight the expertise and continuous efforts to provide outstanding care to the community. These accomplishments reflect the hospital’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare.
For the fourth consecutive year, Jersey Community Hospital has earned a coveted spot on the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list for 2025, as recognized by Chartis. This prestigious recognition is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, which evaluates hospitals on essential criteria such as quality, patient experience, and operational effectiveness. Out of thousands of rural hospitals nationwide, JCH is one of only three hospitals in Illinois to receive this honor.
“Being named to the Top 100 for the fourth consecutive year is a tremendous achievement for Jersey Community Hospital, and it highlights the extraordinary work being done here. To be one of only three hospitals in Illinois to receive this recognition speaks to the hospital’s dedication to delivering exceptional care,” said Kevin Goss, Interim CEO of JCH HealthCare.
Additionally, JCH Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has been awarded the RestorixHealth Wound Center of Excellence Award, the highest honor presented by RestorixHealth. This award recognizes centers that consistently meet or surpass national quality standards in wound care, affirming JCH’s ongoing commitment to delivering effective treatment and achieving positive patient outcomes.
“I am very proud of our team for winning this prestigious award,” said Dr. Lauren McCarthy, JCH Wound Care Medical Director. “Wound care has many moving parts, and our team works incredibly hard to ensure patients receive the best care in their community.”
For more information about JCH HealthCare, please visit www.jch.org.
About Jersey Community Hospital
Jersey Community Hospital, a 67-licensed bed general acute care hospital, is part of JCH HealthCare, an independent healthcare organization that has been serving the region of Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, and northern Madison counties since 1954. With a focus on health and wellness, JCH HealthCare includes Jersey Community Hospital, a multi-specialty medical group with more than 40 providers, a walk-in clinic, and a 25,000 square foot Wellness Center serving the primary healthcare needs of people and communities throughout the region. JCH HealthCare is headquartered in Jerseyville, IL.
