Illinois is 15th safest state for hospital care Apr 25, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories Illinois is the 15th safest state for hospital care, according to a new report from the Leapfrog Group. That’s up from 26th in the group’s fall rankings. To access this post, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users.