Acute care hospital in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks Hospital
4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 · (818) 981-7111
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sherman Oaks Hospital at a glance
Sherman Oaks Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Sherman Oaks, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the California average of 3.1.
54% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 140 minutes in the ER, better than the California median of 182 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 050755
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) | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 50% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 54% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 331 | 768 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 140 min | 182 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 73% | 68.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 43% | 70% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11% | 11.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 19.7% | 11.6% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.8% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.7% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.4% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.75 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.54 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.09 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sherman Oaks Hospital's rating?
Sherman Oaks Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for California hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Sherman Oaks Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 140 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The California median is 182 minutes.
Does Sherman Oaks Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Sherman Oaks Hospital and how do I contact it?
Sherman Oaks Hospital is at 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Phone: (818) 981-7111.
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.