Acute care hospital in Long Beach, CA
College Medical Center
2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 · (562) 595-1911
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
College Medical Center at a glance
College Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital in Long Beach, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the California average of 3.1.
57% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 322 minutes in the ER, worse than the California median of 182 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 050776
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 58% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 57% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 86 | 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) | 322 min | 182 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 9% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 82% | 68.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 60% | 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) | 11.4% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.8% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 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) | 0.92 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.12 | 0.54 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.53 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is College Medical Center's rating?
College Medical Center has 3 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 College Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 322 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The California median is 182 minutes.
Does College Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is College Medical Center and how do I contact it?
College Medical Center is at 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806. Phone: (562) 595-1911.
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.