Compare 281 Hospital Ratings
in California
Patient satisfaction ratings and HCAHPS quality scores for every CMS-registered hospital in California. Data is sourced directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the same source used by Medicare Care Compare — and updated quarterly.
Important notice. Hospital ratings on this page reflect patient satisfaction survey responses collected by CMS through the HCAHPS program — they are not clinical quality grades or physician recommendations. Ratings measure how patients reported their care experience, not medical outcomes. Do not use this page to make emergency medical decisions. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. To verify a hospital's clinical accreditation, consult The Joint Commission or Medicare Care Compare. How we use this data →
Total Hospitals
281
Avg Rating
2.79
5-Star Hospitals
6
4+ Star Hospitals
52
Average rating: 2.79 out of 5 stars
Top-Rated Hospitals in California
SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ
SANTA CRUZ, CA
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
IRVINE, CA
FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL
FRESNO, CA
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA
TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
TRUCKEE, CA
SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
LA JOLLA, CA
California Hospitals by Patient Rating
Sorted by HCAHPS overall patient satisfaction score. Click any hospital for full CMS quality metrics and contact details.
Data last updated: April 2026
Hospitals by City in California
LOS ANGELES
15 hospitals · 2.53★ avg
SAN FRANCISCO
10 hospitals · 3★ avg
SAN DIEGO
6 hospitals · 3.67★ avg
SACRAMENTO
6 hospitals · 2.83★ avg
FRESNO
5 hospitals · 3.2★ avg
BAKERSFIELD
4 hospitals · 2.25★ avg
SAN JOSE
4 hospitals · 2.25★ avg
ANAHEIM
3 hospitals · 2.67★ avg
DOWNEY
3 hospitals · 3.33★ avg
TORRANCE
3 hospitals · 2.67★ avg
OAKLAND
3 hospitals · 2.67★ avg
SANTA ROSA
3 hospitals · 2.67★ avg
LOMA LINDA
3 hospitals · 3★ avg
ORANGE
3 hospitals · 2.67★ avg
RIVERSIDE
3 hospitals · 2.33★ avg
GLENDALE
3 hospitals · 3★ avg
LONG BEACH
3 hospitals · 2.67★ avg
SANTA CRUZ
2 hospitals · 4★ avg
LA JOLLA
2 hospitals · 4.5★ avg
SANTA BARBARA
2 hospitals · 4★ avg
Common Procedure Costs in California
Average negotiated rates for common hospital procedures in California.
| Procedure | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-SectionCPT 59510 | $1,979 | $4,045 | $5,068 | 4,436 |
| Knee ReplacementCPT 27447 | $75 | $2,228 | $3,286 | 3,142 |
| Cataract SurgeryCPT 66984 | $85 | $1,210 | $1,401 | 2,015 |
| Hip ReplacementCPT 27130 | $80 | $2,021 | $3,012 | 3,930 |
| ColonoscopyCPT 45378 | $85 | $85 | $647 | 5,883 |
| Gallbladder RemovalCPT 47562 | $75 | $1,094 | $1,714 | 6,358 |
| ER Visit (Moderate)CPT 99284 | $80 | $88 | $258 | 19,792 |
Costs shown are physician/professional fees based on negotiated insurance rates. Facility fees are additional for hospital-based procedures.
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Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026
Medically reviewed for accuracyOfficial U.S. Government Data: Hospital quality ratings sourced from the CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey (2026). Procedure costs from federally mandated Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Act filings.
This information does not constitute medical advice. Hospital ratings reflect patient survey responses and may not predict individual outcomes. Learn about our data · Editorial policy