Best Hospitals in California, Graded A–F — page 2
All 293 graded Medicare-certified hospitals in California, scored from CMS Care Compare — overall rating, mortality, safety of care and readmissions — against California hospitals of the same type. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the hospital page.
CMS data as of Sep 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
All California
Los Angeles (16)San Francisco (10)Sacramento (6)Bakersfield (5)Fresno (5)San Diego (5)Anaheim (4)Long Beach (4)Downey (3)
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(323) 783-4011
Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES County
Birthing-Friendly
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Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital - Santa Rosa, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
AScore 73 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(707) 576-4000
Santa Rosa, SONOMA County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Mercy Medical Center Of Mt Shasta - Mount Shasta, CA · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — top quarter among California critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Readmission: 2 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 5
AScore 72 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(530) 926-6111
Mount Shasta, SISKIYOU County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Modoc Medical Center - Alturas, CA · Critical access hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — top quarter among California critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Readmission: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
AScore 72 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(530) 233-5131
Alturas, MODOC County
Emergency dept.
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Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA · Acute care hospital · government - state CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
AScore 72 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(310) 825-6301
Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Saint John's Health Center - Santa Monica, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 72 · GoodSee Full Grade
(310) 829-5511
Santa Monica, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Adventist Health Howard Memorial - Willits, CA · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
(707) 456-3031
Willits, MENDOCINO County
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Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital - Auburn, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
(530) 888-4500
Auburn, PLACER County
Emergency dept.
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Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital - San Francisco, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
(415) 668-1000
San Francisco, SAN FRANCISCO County
Emergency dept.
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Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital - Santa Monica, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 70 · GoodSee Full Grade
(310) 319-4000
Santa Monica, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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French Hospital Medical Center - San Luis Obispo, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 70 · GoodSee Full Grade
(805) 543-5353
San Luis Obispo, SAN LUIS OBISPO County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital - Fortuna, CA · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — top quarter among California critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
BScore 70 · GoodSee Full Grade
(707) 445-8121
Fortuna, HUMBOLDT County
Emergency dept.
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Providence St. Jude Medical Center - Fullerton, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - church CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 4 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
BScore 69 · GoodSee Full Grade
(714) 992-3000
Fullerton, ORANGE County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Torrance, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 8
BScore 69 · GoodSee Full Grade
(310) 325-9110
Torrance, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville - Roseville, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 68 · GoodSee Full Grade
(916) 784-4000
Roseville, PLACER County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego - San Diego, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 68 · GoodSee Full Grade
(619) 528-5000
San Diego, SAN DIEGO County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Chino Valley Medical Center - Chino, CA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
BScore 68 · GoodSee Full Grade
(909) 627-6111
Chino, SAN BERNARDINO County
Emergency dept.
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Glendale Mem Hospital & Hlth Center - Glendale, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 68 · GoodSee Full Grade
(818) 502-1900
Glendale, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Desert Valley Hospital - Victorville, CA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 67 · GoodSee Full Grade
(760) 241-8000
Victorville, SAN BERNARDINO County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 67 · GoodSee Full Grade
(831) 462-7700
Santa Cruz, SANTA CRUZ County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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San Gabriel Valley Medical Center - San Gabriel, CA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 67 · GoodSee Full Grade
(626) 289-5454
San Gabriel, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Sutter Lakeside Hospital - Lakeport, CA · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — top quarter among California critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
BScore 67 · GoodSee Full Grade
(707) 262-5000
Lakeport, LAKE County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Glendale Adventist Medical Center - Glendale, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 66 · GoodSee Full Grade
(818) 409-8202
Glendale, LOS ANGELES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Saint Francis Medical Center - Lynwood, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - church CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 66 · GoodSee Full Grade
(310) 900-8900
Lynwood, LOS ANGELES County
Birthing-Friendly
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Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance - Torrance, CA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - church CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top 10% among California acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
BScore 66 · GoodSee Full Grade
(310) 540-7676
Torrance, LOS ANGELES County
Birthing-Friendly
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