The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath is meeting all essential standards of quality and safety, according to a new inspection report.
A team of from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited the city centre hospital, known locally as the Min, for an unannounced, routine inspection back in December.
They were happy with the standards in consent to care and treatment, co-operating with other providers, cleanliness and infection control, requirements relating to workers, staffing, and assessing and monitoring the quality of service provision.
All the patients they spoke to said they were "highly satisfied with the service they receive".
The CQC highlighted the hospital trust's collaborative working with other providers, such as its involvement in research projects with universities and other healthcare providers.
Patients told the CQC that co-operation between healthcare professionals within the hospital contributed towards a successful treatment plan.
The report also noted that "at all times, despite the number of patients to assist, staff were patient, professional and caring" and confirmed that at all times "staffing numbers met the providers recommended levels".
Patients told the CQC they felt there were enough staff to meet their needs.
The Min's CEO Kirsty Matthews said: "We welcome the CQC's assessment of our organisation and the high levels of satisfaction reported by patients.
"I would like to thank all our staff for the consistently high standards of care and support they deliver to our patients every day.
"It is particularly pleasing to hear positive feedback from those who use our services and we will continue to put patients at the heart of everything we do at the Min."
A CQC report into care at the Royal United Hospital in Bath is due to be published next month.
