Acute care hospital in Downey, CA
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
9333 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 461-6007
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey at a glance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey is a non-profit acute care hospital in Downey, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the California average of 3.1.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 050139
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 553 | 768 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 72% | 68.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 55% | 70% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.8% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 11.6% | 12.1% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.1% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.8% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.5% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.00 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.91 | 0.57 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.60 | 0.81 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.79 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.55 | 0.78 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.20 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey's rating?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for California hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey and how do I contact it?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey is at 9333 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242. Phone: (562) 461-6007.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.