Lawrence Hospital has earned continued accreditation from The Joint Commission following an unannounced four-day survey conducted in February 2026. Surveyors evaluated patient care practices, environment of care, infection prevention, operational standards, and regulatory compliance across the organization and affiliated outpatient locations.

At the conclusion of the visit, surveyors recognized Lawrence Hospital's employees and organizational culture as key strengths, highlighting the commitment, professionalism, and compassion demonstrated by staff throughout the process.

The Joint Commission granted an accreditation decision of Accredited, effective February 21, 2026, and recommended the organization for continued Medicare certification.

The accreditation applies to:

• Lawrence General Hospital – Lawrence, MA
• MH Lawrence Hospital Outpatient Services at Marston Street – Lawrence, MA
• MH Lawrence Hospital Outpatient Services at Lowell Street – Andover, MA
• MH Lawrence Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy at the Andover/North Andover YMCA – Andover, MA
• MH Lawrence Hospital Outpatient Services at Pelham Street – Methuen, MA
• MH Lawrence Hospital Motion PT Group – Brighton, MA

“Quality and patient safety start with our people. This recognition reflects the commitment and teamwork demonstrated by our staff across the organization and the exceptional care they provide to our patients and community.”

To file a report or concern, contact The Joint Commission at 1-800-994-6610 or visit jointcommission.org.

Lawrence Hospital has earned continued Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission, along with the Gold Seal of Approval® and Heart-Check mark from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This certification reflects the hospital's commitment to timely, evidence-based stroke care and improved outcomes for patients experiencing stroke and other neurological emergencies.

During an unannounced onsite review, surveyors evaluated stroke care protocols, treatment timeliness, clinical outcomes, interdisciplinary coordination, and adherence to nationally recognized stroke care guidelines, including clinical observations and staff interviews across care settings.

Certification: Primary Stroke Center
Effective Date: October 4, 2025

Lawrence Hospital has earned the Excellent Health Outcomes for All Certification (formerly Health Care Equity Certification) from The Joint Commission, recognizing the organization's commitment to advancing equitable care and improving health outcomes for all patients, employees, and communities served. This certification reflects ongoing efforts to identify and address disparities in care and ensure all individuals receive safe, respectful, and high-quality care.

Certification: Excellent Health Outcomes for All
Effective Date: September 18, 2024

Lawrence Hospital has earned the Sustainable Healthcare Certification from The Joint Commission, recognizing the organization's commitment to environmentally responsible practices and sustainable, high-quality care.

Certification: Sustainable Healthcare Certification
Effective Date: December 13, 2024

Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes. The Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery program provides a full range of bariatric surgery care; including surgical care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care, and patient education.

Department Earning Accreditation

• Weight Management and Bariatrics

Lawrence Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes. Click here to learn more.

Department Earning Accreditation

• Maternity
• Labor and Delivery

Lawrence Hospital is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Considered the leading organization of board-certified pathologists, CAP serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

Department Earning Accreditation

• Laboratory

Lawrence Hospital’s Level III Trauma, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Departments are all accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). ACS was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

Departments Earning Accreditation

• Emergency Center (as a Level III Trauma Center)
• Weight Management and Bariatrics

Founded in 1924, the American College of Radiology is at the forefront of radiology evolution, representing more than 38,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists. Lawrence Hospital's proven track record of diagnosing early stages of breast cancer has helped the hospital earn its distinction as a breast imaging center of excellence.

Departments/Services Earning Accreditation

• Mammography at Lawrence Hospital
• Mammography at Andover Medical Center
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy services at Lawrence Hospital
• CT services at Lawrence Hospital

Saving lives, preventing irreparable heart damage, and improving the cardiovascular patient's quality of life are the absolute fundamentals of accreditation. That's why Lawrence Hospital is proud to be the first in the Merrimack Valley region to have earned the Chest Pain, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Heart Failure accreditations.

Department Earning Accreditation

• Heart and Vascular

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognizes Lawrence Hospital for its continued success in using the Get With The Guidelines Stroke program. Lawrence Hospital has applied the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in the community we serve.

The American Heart Association also recognizes this hospital for its continued success in using the Get With The Guidelines Resuscitation program.

Departments Earning Accreditation

• Stroke
• Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology awarded Lawrence Hospital one of its first HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence awards for demonstrated commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care and its ongoing performance reporting. Lawrence Hospital is one of only a select few hospitals in the country to receive this designation.

Lawrence Hospital is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The IAC programs for accreditation are dedicated to ensuring quality patient care and promoting health care and all support one common mission: Improving health care through accreditation.

Departments Earning Accreditation

• CT Scan
• Interventional Radiology

As an MBSAQIP accredited program, Lawrence Hospital has demonstrated that our center meets the needs of our patients by providing multidisciplinary, high-quality, patient-centered care. This accreditation formally acknowledges Lawrence Hospital’s commitment to providing and supporting quality improvement and patient safety efforts for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.

Department Earning Accreditation

• Weight Management and Bariatrics