East Liverpool City Hospital has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The hospital provided 21 News with a statement from hospital President and CEO, Krista McFadden, who says the rating shows that the hospital outperforms the national average in aspects such as readmission, mortality, complication rates and timely and effective care.

"This is validation of our utmost level of commitment from our diligent staff who focus on providing the safest, highest quality of health care, exceptional patient experience and dedication to their patients and their community," McFadden said.

According to Becker's Hospital Review, the Surgical Hospital Southwoods in Youngstown was also given a five-star rating this year.