2025
Excellence in Obstetrics - Women's Choice Award
Receiving this award in the category of obstetrics highlights Perham Health’s commitment to guiding women through one of life’s most meaningful milestones—childbirth. From prenatal care to delivery and postpartum support, the obstetrics team focuses on creating an environment where families feel informed, supported, and confident.
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Best Nursing Home in America
Newsweek has named Perham Living to its list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026. This prestigious honor reflects the dedication, compassion, and excellence our team brings to every resident, every day.
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Home Health Care Premier Performer
Perham Living Home Health Care was recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2024 calendar year. This marks the fourth consecutive year the award has been received.
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Top Hospital for Patient Experience - Women’s Choice Award
Perham Health’s recognition for patient experience reflects its dedication to treating every individual with respect and empathy. The hospital’s approach goes beyond medical treatment—it emphasizes clear communication, comfort, and trust at every step.
Top Hospital that Patients Highly Recommend - Becker's Hospital Review
When patients speak, Perham Health listens—and it shows. The hospital has been named one of the most highly recommended hospitals in the nation by Becker’s Hospital Review, based on feedback from patients who matter most: those who have experienced its care.
World’s Best Hospitals - Newsweek
Perham Health was named among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2025 by Newsweek, in collaboration with America’s Best. They have identified the top 412 general medicine hospitals in the United States – both large and small – based on a combination of patient experience scores, reported quality measures, and patient safety data.
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Outstanding Patient Experience - Women's Choice Award
Perham Health’s recognition for patient experience reflects its dedication to treating every individual with respect and empathy. The hospital’s approach goes beyond medical treatment – it emphasizes clear communication, comfort, and trust at every step.
Elevate MDH Minnesota Rural Health Team Award
Elevate Receives Perham Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award
Elevate, a Perham Health program supporting senior well-being through social connection and resources, was awarded the Leadership Award by the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce.
Chuck Hofius Receives Perham Area Chamber Hall of Fame Choice Award
Chuck Hofius, the Chief Executive Officer of Perham Health, was inducted into the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame for his dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to the Perham community.
2024
Superior Performance Award
Perham Living Home Health Care – Superior Performance Award; SHP Best
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Top Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation
Perham Living – Top Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation; U.S. News & World Report
Most Wired Hospitals
Perham Health – Most Wired Hospitals; CHIMED Digital Health
Top Hospitals for Emergency Care, Obstetrics, and Patient Experience; Women’s Choice Award
Perham Health – Top Hospitals for Emergency Care, Obstetrics, and Patient Experience; Women’s Choice Award
Top U.S. Hospitals that Patients Would Highly Recommend
Perham Health – Top U.S. Hospitals that Patients Would Highly Recommend; Becker’s Hospital Review
Medicare Five-Star Rating
Perham Health & Perham Living – Medicare Five-Star Rating
Previous Awards
Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience
Perham Health – Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience; Becker’s Healthcare
Most Wired Hospital
Perham Health – Most Wired Hospital; American Hospital Association
Top 500 United States Hospital and Top 10 in Minnesota
Perham Health – Top 500 United States Hospital and Top 10 in Minnesota; Newsweek Magazine
Dr. Mark Paulson, Dr. Kailey Witt, and Dr. Brett Glawe – Leadership Award; Perham Area Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Mark Paulson, Dr. Kailey Witt, and Dr. Brett Glawe – Leadership Award; Perham Area Chamber of Commerce
Sonda Tolle, VP Patient Services – Minnesota Nurse Leader Star Award; Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing
Sonda Tolle, VP Patient Services – Minnesota Nurse Leader Star Award; Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing
100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Best Hospitals for Emergency Care; Women’s Choice Award
Perham Health – 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Best Hospitals for Emergency Care; Women’s Choice Award
Stroke Ready Hospital; MN Department of Health
Perham Health – Stroke Ready Hospital; MN Department of Health
Most Wired Hospital; American Hospital Association
Perham Health – Most Wired Hospital; American Hospital Association
Top Nursing Home in the U.S.
Perham Living – Top Nursing Home in the U.S.; U.S. News and World Report
Perham Living – Five-Star Rating; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Perham Living – Five-Star Rating; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Best Hospitals for Obstetrics; Women’s Choice Award
Perham Health – Best Hospitals for Obstetrics; Women’s Choice Award
Most Wired Hospital; American Hospital Association
Perham Health – Most Wired Hospital; American Hospital Association
Bicycle-Friendly Business
Perham Heath – Bicycle-Friendly Business
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Perham Living – Top Nursing Home in U.S.
Perham Living – Top Nursing Home in U.S.; US News & World Report
Perham Living Home Health Care – Superior Performer
Perham Living Home Health Care – Superior Performer; SHP Best
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