Best hospitals in California

There are 377 hospitals in California certified by Medicare. Of the 279 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.1 stars. The national average is 3.2.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How California hospitals are rated

5 stars29 (10%)4 stars87 (31%)3 stars75 (27%)2 stars59 (21%)1 star29 (10%)
CMS star ratings of California hospitals
CMS star ratings of California hospitals
5 stars29
4 stars87
3 stars75
2 stars59
1 stars29

Top-rated hospitals in California

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Adventist Health Howard Memorial

    1 Marcela Dr, Willits, CA 95490

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Fresno VA Medical Center (VA Central California Healthcare System)

    2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles

    4867 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.Keck Hospital of Usc

    1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA 94904

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA 94945

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  14. 14.Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  15. 15.Providence Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  16. 16.Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  17. 17.Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  18. 18.Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla

    9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  19. 19.Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94062

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  20. 20.Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  21. 21.Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 West Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  22. 22.St Mary Medical Center

    1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  23. 23.Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

    11815 Education Street, Auburn, CA 95603

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  24. 24.Sutter Roseville Medical Center

    One Medical Plaza, Roseville, CA 95661

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  25. 25.Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

    30 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  26. 26.Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90509

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  27. 27.UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

    200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  28. 28.VA San Diego Healthcare System

    3350 la Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  29. 29.Woodland Memorial Hospital

    1325 Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  30. 30.Adventist Health St Helena

    10 Woodland Road, Saint Helena, CA 94574

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

Hospitals by city in California

Hospitals by county in California

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in California?

There are 377 Medicare-certified hospitals in California, across 234 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of hospitals in California?

The average CMS overall hospital star rating for California is 3.1 stars, compared with 3.2 nationally. 29 hospitals in California have 5 stars and 29 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated hospital in California?

29 hospitals share the top rating of 5 stars, including Adventist Health Howard Memorial in Willits. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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