[January 28, 2026] — Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery today announced that it has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services.
This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in residential behavioral health.
As a winner of the Press Ganey HX Guardian of Excellence Award®, Valley Hope residential treatment centers in Atchison, Kansas, and O’Neill, Nebraska, are in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering addiction treatment in the last year. Those locations are part of 16 Valley Hope treatment centers, located across Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, that provide a full continuum of accredited addiction care built on clinical excellence, personalized treatment, and a deep commitment to long-term recovery.
Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care.
“Valley Hope is redefining what it means to provide compassionate care,” said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO and Chairman at Press Ganey. “Their empathetic approach to patients and their unwavering support for staff fosters genuine human connections and a positive, nurturing environment. We’re privileged to be a part of their journey and witness their remarkable achievements.”
“This recognition reflects the heart of who we are at Valley Hope, a commitment to treating every individual and family with dignity, compassion, and clinical excellence,” said Dr. Patrick Hall, President and CEO of Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery. “Being named a Press Ganey HX Guardian of Excellence Award® winner affirms the dedication of our teams across all locations and reinforces our responsibility to continue raising the standard of care for those seeking recovery.”
Looking ahead, Hall said Valley Hope remains focused on expanding access to care, enhancing the patient and family experience, and investing in innovative treatment approaches that support long-term recovery.
“Through continued clinical advancements, technology-enabled services, and strengthened community partnerships, Valley Hope is committed to meeting the evolving needs of individuals and families affected by substance use disorder, today and in the years to come,” he said.
To learn more about Valley Hope and its continuum of care, visit valleyhope.org.
About Press Ganey
Press Ganey partners with healthcare providers and health plans to improve the experiences of their patients, consumers, and workforce by marrying data with unparalleled technology, analytics, and expertise. Our Human Experience (HX) platform unites and enlivens disparate data, enabling clients to gather, analyze, visualize, and act on key insights to retain talent, improve access to care, and ensure the care journey is safe, equitable, and patient-centered. We are the trusted partner to 41,000+ healthcare provider organizations globally and 85% of health plans in the United States. Press Ganey is a PG Forsta company.
About Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Founded in 1967, Valley Hope provides comprehensive addiction treatment services across the United States. With a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, Valley Hope offers residential and outpatient programs that empower individuals and families to reclaim their lives from substance use disorder.
For more information, please visit www.valleyhope.org.
