How reliable is Sutter Health?

Sutter Health outperforms California hospitals and the national average on 6 out of 6 quality measures .

What is Sutter Health best known for?

Sutter Health affiliates have been nationally recognized for cardiac care, neonatology, transplant care, and neurosurgery .

Are Sutter and PAMF the same?

PAMF is part of Sutter Health , a family of not-for-profit organizations that share resources and expertise to advance healthcare quality.

Is Sutter Health Catholic?

Catholic Healthcare West added its first non-Catholic hospital in 1995 and has been engaged in a battle for dominance in Northern California against Sutter Health, a secular nonprofit system.

Is Sutter Health in financial trouble?

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,—Sutter Health's (Sutter) audited financial statements for 2023 show the integrated health system is in a healthy financial position , due in large part to an increase in the number of patients cared for by Sutter care teams across California.

What is the rank of Sutter Hospital?

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento | Ranked #36 in the state, #4 in the Sacramento Metro and High Performing in eleven procedures/conditions. Sutter Roseville Medical Center | Ranked #50 in the state, #5 in the Sacramento Metro and High Performing in eight procedures/conditions.

Who owns Sutter hospitals in California?

It is owned and operated by Sutter Health , a Northern California not-for-profit health system.

The two degrees reflect different types of medical school training. MD-granting institutions are often called allopathic medical schools, while DOs attend osteopathic medical schools .

What union is Sutter Health?

Our local union is an affiliate of the two million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) , the fastest-growing union in North America.

Who is the CEO of Sutter Health?

Warner L. Thomas , Chief Executive Officer | Sutter Health.

Where is Sutter Health headquartered?

Headquartered in Sacramento , we provide coordinated care to more than 3 million Californians. Our integrated network has created a connected model of care that is delivering coordinated healthcare when, where and how people need it.

Is Sutter Health a teaching hospital?

Sutter Roseville Medical Center is now a teaching hospital , having recently received accreditations for a graduate medical education program in two specialties — surgery and internal medicine — and plans to add at least three more residency tracks within the next five years.

Is Sutter Health Plus good?

Sutter Health Plus was recently awarded the high rating of 4 out of 5 stars for Quality and Service for the Health Plan Rating Year 2023. Of the 11 accredited commercial HMO and HMO/POS plans in California, Sutter Health Plus ranked second in Northern California for NCQA 2023 Health Plan Ratings.

Is Sutter Health an HMO or PPO?

Sutter Health Plus is an affordable HMO health plan that gives people access to many of Northern California's most respected healthcare providers, including many of Sutter Health's affiliated hospitals, doctors and physician organizations.

Who runs Sutter Health?

Warner Thomas is president and CEO of Sutter Health, a Northern California based not-for-profit integrated health system that cares for more than 3 million patients in one of the most diverse and innovative regions of the country.

Awards and Recognitions | Sutter Health (2024)

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2024
Forbes | Named Sutter Health among America’s Best Employers for Diversity. The honor recognizes companies dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Healthgrades | Recognized 10 Sutter hospital campuses as America’s Best Hospitals for 2024, based on quality measures including clinical outcomes, patient safety and patient experience. Four Sutter hospitals placed among the Top 50 in America for overall clinical quality. Additional Healthgrades honors, include:
- - Seven Sutter hospital campuses earned Outpatient Orthopedic achievements. The honor distinguishes these campuses as among the nation’s leading hospitals for outpatient orthopedic procedures.
  - Five Sutter hospitals recognized for Patient Safety Excellence and two Sutter campuses earned Outstanding Patient Experience honors.
Reputation.com | For the second consecutive year, Sutter Health was named a Healthcare System Leader in Reputation’s 2024 Healthcare Reputation Report, based on online patient sentiment. Additionally, more than 100 providers and 29 Sutter care locations achieved a reputation score of 800 or higher.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | 20 Sutter hospitals and two Sutter medical foundations earned LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader honors from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for upholding policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
Newsweek | Named Sutter Health among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. The magazine examined publicly available data, held interviews and conducted an anonymous survey of 220,000 employees at companies across the country.
Webby Award: Scout by Sutter Health, a digital wellness tool for teens and young adults, was named Best App and Software in Health, Wellness and Fitness at the 28^th Annual Webby Awards.
Leapfrog Group | Ten Sutter hospitals received an “A” or “B” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2024 Safety Grades, for providing safe, exceptional patient care.
2023
Forbes | Named Sutter Health among America’s Best Employers for Diversity. The honor recognizes companies dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Fortune | Named Sutter Health among America’s Most Innovative Companies. Sutter is one of only four healthcare systems in the state to earn the distinction. The award is based on product innovation, process innovation and innovative culture.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Thirteen hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as high performers in one or more procedures or conditions. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals. Additionally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in the state.
Reputation.com | Named Sutter Health a Healthcare System Industry Leader in Reputation’s 2023 Healthcare Reputation Report, based on online patient sentiment. Sutter placed fifth on the list, and first among California-based health systems. Additionally, sixteen care centers and thirteen physicians achieved a reputation score of 800 or higher, demonstrating better customer satisfaction compared to the industry average score of 428.
College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) | Named Sutter Health among its 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recipients as a Level 8 organization, for its adoption and integration of technology into patient care.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Recognized 10 Sutter hospital campuses with five stars- the highest ranking possible for the 2023 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. An additional five hospital campuses earned four starts. The national average among all rated hospitals is three stars.
Integrated Healthcare Association | Recognized three Sutter-affiliated physician groups for achieving a 4.5 star rating or higher care of Medicare Advantage patients – demonstrating excellent ratings across twelve clinical quality measures. Additionally, six medical groups were recognized by IHA for being among the Top 10% of performers in either quality or patient experience or both for commercial HMO patients. Two physician organizations also earned the prestigious Excellence in Healthcare Award.
Healthgrades | Recognized 13 Sutter hospital campuses with Specialty Excellence Awards across 31 procedures and conditions.
Healthgrades | Recognized nine Sutter hospital campuses as America’s Best Hospitals for 2023, based on quality measures including clinical outcomes, patient safety and patient experience. Three Sutter hospitals placed among the Top 50 in America for overall clinical quality. Additionally, four Sutter hospitals ranked among Top Five in California in one or more of 12 clinical specialties or procedures (out of 18 possible).
Healthgrades | Recognized twenty-one Sutter hospital campuses for their outstanding clinical outcomes in one or more of 20+ clinical conditions. These hospitals were ranked among the Top 15% in the Nation -- or higher -- for their specialty care.
Healthgrades | Recognized four Sutter hospitals for Patient Safety Excellence and two Sutter campuses earned Outstanding Patient Experience honors.
The Office of Patient Advocate | Recognized five Sutter-affiliate physician groups with 5 stars for commercial HMO Clinical Quality Performance. Additionally, five Sutter-affiliates physicians groups received a perfect 5 stars for providing excellence patient experience to commercial HMO patients.
American Medical Association (AMA) | Recognized Sutter Independent Physicians and Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group as 2023 Joy in Medicine Organizations, for their commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.
Leapfrog Group | Recognized four Sutter hospital campuses with an “A” grade and seven with a “B” grade in their Spring 2023 Safety Grades. Additionally, three Sutter campuses earned an “A” grade and eight earned a “B” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2023 Safety Grades.
Cal Hospital Compare | Recognized 12 Sutter hospitals for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Recognized the Sutter Health system with an Early Implementer Award for its ongoing commitment to maternity care quality. Additionally, a total of thirteen Sutter hospitals campuses earned recognition in one or more of six Quality and Engagement Award categories.
The American Heart Association | Recognized four Sutter hospital campuses as STEMI Centers for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease. Another Sutter hospital campus was recognized for the high-quality treatment of heart failure.
The American Stroke Association | Recognized 15 Sutter hospital campuses for providing a high level of stroke care. These hospitals are designated by The Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Centers or higher.
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Recognized twenty-one Sutter hospitals campuses as Blue Distinction Centers in one or more of the following categories: cardiac care, knee and hip replacement, spine surgery, bariatric surgery or maternity care as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Cal Hospital Compare | Recognized four Sutter hospitals on the 2023 Patient Safety Honor Roll.
Newsweek | Named Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus, among the Best Hospitals in Calif Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and California Pacific Medical Center, along with Sutter Medical Center Sacramento and Sutter Roseville Medical Center, were also named among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2023.
Newsweek | Named 10 Sutter facilitates among America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Newsweek | Recognized three Sutter Rehab facilities among their Best Physician Rehab Centers in America.
Newsweek | Recognized five Sutter hospitals among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals.
California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA) | Recognized six Sutter ambulatory surgery centers with Excellence Awards.
California Department of Public Health | All Sutter hospitals have a current year (2023) Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll designation (Bronze, Silver, or Gold).
Becker’s Hospital Review | Named Sutter’s Eden Medical Center, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sutter Roseville Medical Center among it’s Great Community Hospitals. Becker’s Hospital Review also named Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Davis Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz on their list of “top recommended hospitals in every state.” Becker’s Hospital Review also named Suter Health on several lists that recognize excellence in a specialty. They included: the nation’s “great” Oncology programs, the Spine and Neuroscience programs “to know,” the Heart programs “to watch,” and “great” Orthopedic programs “headed into 2023.”
Practice Greenhealth | Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Sutter Davis Hospital, Sutter Amador Hospital and Sutter Center for Psychiatry earned Partner for Change awards from Practice Greenhealth. Efforts recognized include minimizing and recycling waste, addressing chemicals of concern, lowering energy and water consumption, sourcing food and products sustainably, and establishing environmentally preferable purchasing criteria.
2022
Forbes | Named Sutter Health among America’s Best Employers for Women. Determining factors included potential for development, working conditions, diversity, salary and benefits.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | Thirteen hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as high performers in one or more procedures or conditions. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals. Additionally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked among the best hospitals in the state (#42) and the Sacramento metro market (#4).
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) | Recognized as one of healthcare's Most Wired programs, supporting digital health needs of patients.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Overall, 86% of Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned ratings of five, four or three stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Across the 21 Sutter-affiliated hospitals that were rated, the average rating was 3.71 stars. For comparison, the National average for all hospitals is 3 stars. Seven Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible.
The Integrated Healthcare Association | Recognized four Sutter-affiliate physician groups for achieving a 4.5 star rating or higher for their care of Medicare Advantage patients – demonstrating excellent ratings across twelve clinical quality measures. Additionally, four medical groups in the Sutter network were recognized by IHA for being among the Top 10% of performers in either quality or patient experience or both for commercial HMO patients. One physician organization earned the Ronald P. Bangasser Memorial Award for Quality Improvement award.
The American Heart Association | Recognized three Sutter hospitals as STEMI Centers designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.
The American Stroke Association | Recognized sixteen Sutter hospital campuses for providing a high level of stroke care. These hospitals are designated by The Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Centers or higher.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Nineteen hospitals and medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as “2022-2023 LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leaders” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, publishers of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged 11 Sutter hospitals for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Recognized a total of eleven Sutter hospital campuses in one or more of four Quality and Engagement Award categories.
The California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA) | Recognized Sutter Roseville Endoscopy Center with its 2022 Ambulatory Surgery Center of the Year Award. In addition, six of the eight honors awarded for ASC Excellence, went to Sutter ASCs.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons | Awarded Alta Bates Summit Medical Center three stars, the highest possible, for patient care and outcomes in both isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair surgery. In additional Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento received three stars for transcatheter valve replacement or repair procedures.
2021
Fast Company| Scout by Sutter Health™ named as a World-Changing Idea
TiE Silicon Valley| Pandemic Leadership Award
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Overall, 86% of Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned ratings of five, four or three stars in the 2021 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Across the 21 Sutter-affiliated hospitals that were rated, the average rating was 3.76 stars. For comparison, the National average for all hospitals is 3 stars. Seven Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible:
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Novato Community Hospital
- Sutter Amador Hospital
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative| All Sutter birthing centers earn Early Implementer award for tracking key breastfeeding measures.
Fortune Media and IBM Watson Health| Sutter Health and Sutter Health Valley Area among top-performing large health systems in the U.S.
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients| These medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned 4.5 stars:
- - Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
  - Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Mills-Peninsula Division/Mills-Peninsula Medical Group
  - Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation – Sutter East Bay Medical Group
  - Sutter Gould Medical Foundation – Gould Medical Group
  - Sutter Medical Foundation – Sutter Medical Group
  - Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation – Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods
2020
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Three hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as among the best hospitals in California for 2020-2021. The hospital campuses ranked among the top 50 in the state include:
- California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness Campus
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Forbes Best Employer| Sutter Health was named one of the 100 best place to work in the state of California.
Forbes Best Employer| Sutter Health was named one of 22 healthcare systems on Forbes’ 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for Women.
Association for Talent Development| 2020 BEST Awards
HealthcareSource©| Lean Human Capital 2020 Elite Honor Roll Organization
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Quality Star Rating| Eight hospitals within the Sutter Health network earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates campus
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit campus
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines| Twelve hospitals within the Sutter Health network received recognition by the American Stroke Association for providing a high level of stroke care. Additionally twenty hospitals in the Sutter Health system received recognition from the American Heart Association for consistently applying the American College of Cardiology guidelines when treating patients with heart failure.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)| Twenty-One hospitals and medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the HRC.

Hospital and Foundation Awards

Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Both campuses of Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are currently Blue Distinction Centers in several specialties. The Alta Bates Campus is a Blue Distinction Center in knee and hip replacement, spine surgery and maternity care. The Summit Campus is a Blue Distinction Center in knee and hip Replacement and bariatric surgery. To earn these distinctions a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
Optum Health Networks | In 2023 Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was designated a Center of Excellence in bariatric surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate clinical qualification and cost-effectiveness to Optum’s Clinical Sciences Institute (CSI). Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 – 36 months, to keep their Center of Excellence designation.
Aetna Health Networks | In 2022 Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was designated an Institute of Quality in bariatric surgery. This three-year designation recognizes hospitals that met standards of quality and cost efficiency set by the Aetna Institutes program.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2021 both campuses of Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center earned Gold status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation| In 2021 the Alta Bates Summit Outpatient Pharmacy and East Bay AIDS Center Pharmacy earned three-year accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy from URAC. Nationally recognized, URAC is a leading independent accreditation organization that has high standards for quality and safety. This accreditation demonstrates ABSMC's commitment to patient care and outcomes.
2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was recognized as High-Performing in Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement and Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma. Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus was recognized as High-Performing in Hip Replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the eighth time Sutter Roseville Medical Center has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus earned an Early Implementer award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Newsweek | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2023. Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ranked 9th in California. Only 280 inpatient rehabilitation centers nationwide were honored for their quality, service, follow-up care, accommodations and amenities.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards| The Alta Bates Campus earned Silver for Best Birth Center in the East Bay Region.
Healthgrades | Both campuses of Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, placing them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. The Summit Campus was also among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Gastrointestinal Surgery and both campuses were among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. The Summit Campus was also named the #2 hospital in California for Gastrointestinal Surgery. Both campuses received Excellence Awards in Stroke Care, placing them among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. The Alta Bates Campus also received Excellence Awards in Patient Safety, placing it among the top 5 percent, and in Joint Replacement,placing it among the top 10 percentof hospitals nationwide. The Summit Campus received Excellence Awards in Surgical Care, Pulmonary Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Gastrointestinal Surgery, placing it among the top 5 percent (gastrointestinal surgery) and top 10 percent (all others) of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. The Alta Bates Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of total knee replacement, total hip replacement, stroke, colorectal surgeries, treatment of GI bleed, and sepsis. The Summit Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure, total hip replacement, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, upper gastrointestinal surgeries, colorectal surgeries, bowel obstruction, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure and sepsis.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was recognized as High-Performing in Stroke. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time the Alta Bates Campus has been recognized on the honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. The Summit Campus was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, the Summit Campus was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Newsweek | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2023. Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ranked 4th in California.
Healthgrades | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. The Alta Bates Campus was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for overall clinical quality. The Summit Campus was also among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Gastrointestinal Surgery and both campuses were among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. Both campuses received Excellence Awards in Stroke Care, placing them among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. The Alta Bates Campus also received Excellence Awards in Patient Safety, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. The Summit Campus received Excellence Awards in Gastrointestinal Surgery and Pulmonary Care, placing it among the top 5 percent (gastrointestinal surgery) and top 10 percent (pulmonary care) of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. The Alta Bates Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of stroke, colorectal surgeries, treatment of GI bleed, and sepsis. The Summit Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, upper gastrointestinal surgeries, colorectal surgeries, bowel obstruction, pulmonary embolism and sepsis.
2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Both the Summit and Alta Bates Campuses earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report| The Summit campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Stroke care. The Alta Bates campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Hip Replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time the Alta Bates Campus has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. The Summit Campus was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, the Summit Campus was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Both the Alta Bates and Summit campuses earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The Summit Campus also earned a Bronze Plus STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.
Newsweek | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2023. Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ranked 7th in California.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards| The Alta Bates Campus earned Gold for Best Birth Center in the East Bay Region and Silver for Best Baby or Maternity Services in the East Bay Region.
Healthgrades | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. The Alta Bates Campus was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for overall clinical quality. Both campuses were among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. Both campuses received Excellence Awards in Stroke Care, placing them among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. The Alta Bates Campus received an Excellence Award in Patient Safety and the Summit Campus received an Excellence Award in Pulmonary Care, placing them among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. The Alta Bates Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of stroke and sepsis. The Summit Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, colorectal surgeries, pulmonary embolism and sepsis.
2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Both the Summit and Alta Bates Campuses earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| The Summit Campus was ranked among the best hospitals in California (51^st); best in the San Francisco Metro Area (8^th); and was recognized as one of the best in the San Francisco Bay Area Region. The Summit Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The Alta Bates Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time the Alta Bates Campus has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. The Summit Campus was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, the Summit Campus was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Both the Alta Bates and Summit campuses earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards| The Alta Bates Campus earned Silver for Best Baby or Maternity Services in the East Bay Region.
HealthGrades | Both campuses ranked among America’s 250 Best Hospitals placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Both campuses were among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. Both campuses received Excellence Awards in Stroke Care, placing them among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. The Summit Campus received an Excellence Award in Pulmonary Care, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. The Alta Bates Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of stroke and sepsis. The Summit Campus also earned Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sepsis.
Multi-year Recognitions
Institute for Healthcare Improvement & American Hospital Association | In 2023 all three campuses of Sutter California Pacific Medical Center (Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal) earned the Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care certification from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and The John A. Hartford Foundation. This multi-year certification distinguishes Sutter California Pacific Medical Center as a leader in elder care and provider of age-friendly, evidence-based practices that reflect what older adults and their families want from healthcare.
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter California Pacific Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter California Pacific Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus is currently a Blue Plus Distinction Center in bariatric surgery and a Blue Distinction Center in cardiac care and spine surgery. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Mission Bernal campus is currently a Blue Distinction Center in maternity care To earn these distinctions a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise, better overall patient results and, in the case of the Blue Plus Distinction, more affordable care also. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
Optum Health Networks | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus is currently a Center of Excellence in ventricular assist device, or VAD, implantation, adult heart, kidney, liver and pancreas transplant and bariatric surgery. Optum’s Clinical Sciences Institute recognizes Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus for superior management and outcomes when using VAD as a bridge to transplant or destination therapy. To earn these distinctions a hospital must demonstrate clinical qualification and cost-effectiveness. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 – 36 months, to keep their Center of Excellence designation.
Cigna LifeSOURCE | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center is currently part of the Cigna LifeSOURCE Transplant Network at the Designated level for adult kidney, liver and pancreas transplant. The Designated level represents the top tier of the network; each transplant program in this tier is in the top 25% in their region based on the Relative Performance Index. To be approved as part of the Cigna LifeSOURCE Transplant Network hospitals must meet established quality standards and reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 – 36 months.
Aetna Health Networks | In 2022 Sutter California Pacific Medical Center was designated an Institute of Quality in bariatric surgery and heart surgery. This three-year designation recognizes hospitals that met standards of quality and cost efficiency set by the Aetna Institutes program.
American College of Emergency Physicians | In 2022 Sutter California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal campus earned accreditation as a geriatric emergency department. The level two accreditation recognizes the emergency department for elevating the care of seniors.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)| In 2021 all three campuses of Sutter California Pacific Medical Center (Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal) earned gold status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program honor roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistant infections.
American Geriatric Society | In 2020 Sutter California Pacific Medical Center was awarded a Center of Excellence designation for its Hospital Elder Life Program, or HELP, program. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center was one of only five organizations in the United States to achieve this elite status. While the HELP program is carried out across all Sutter California Pacific Medical Center campuses, the Mission Bernal campus is also home to an Acute Care for Elderly, or ACE, unit.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Mission Bernal campus earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus earned four stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus earned recognition as high performing in congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma treatment, heart attack and stroke care. The Davies campus of CPMCearned recognition as high performing in stroke care. The Mission Bernal campus of CPMCearned recognition as high performing in knee and hip replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
HealthGrades | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus was ranked among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus also received Healthgrades highest distinction in cardiac care, coronary intervention and gastrointestinal care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. The Davies campus of CPMC ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in cranial neurosurgery and stroke care. The Mission Bernal campus of CPMC ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in critical care and pulmonary care.
American Stroke Association | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness and Davies campuses earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness and Davies campuses were also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, both were also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based stroke care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness and Davies campuses earned a silver STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI heart attack.
Newsweek | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2023. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center ranked 25^th in California on this list. Sutter California Pacific Medical Center was also recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals; ranking 7^th in California for Cardiac Surgery, 6^th in California for Gastroenterology and 10^th in California for Oncology. CPMC also made Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals list, ranking 11^th in California and Newsweek’s America’s Best Cancer Hospitals list, ranking 15^th in California and receiving a notable mention for breast cancer care. The Van Ness campus also made America’s Best Maternity Hospitals of 2023 list. Only 58 hospitals in California made the list this year. Finally, the California Pacific Regional Rehabilitation Center on the CPMC Davies campus made Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers list, ranking 2^nd in California.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Mission Bernal campus earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 29 percent of hospitals nationwide received an “A” grade in Spring 2023.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time the Van Ness campus has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness campus earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that CPMC helped avoid unnecessary C-sections for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards | Sutter California Pacific Medical Center earned Silver in the best Birth Center category, Bronze in the best Hospital or Medical Center category and Bronze in the best Doctor or Pediatrics Group category – for the San Francisco Region – in this readers’ choice contest.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Eden Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Sutter Eden Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter Eden Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement surgery and maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2021 Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Sutter Eden Medical Center was recognized as High-Performing in Stroke and Spinal Fusion. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the eighth time Sutter Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Becker’s Hospital Review | Sutter Eden Medical Center was named among Becker’s Great Community Hospitals in 2023. One of only twelve California hospitals to make the list this year, Sutter Eden Medical Center is known for clinical excellence, compassionate care and positive economic impact for the local community.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a “B” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 26 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “B” grade in Spring 2023.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned an Early Implementers award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Eden Medical Center’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Healthgrades | Sutter Eden Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter Eden Medical Center also received a Stroke Care and Patient Safety Excellence Awards, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for stroke care and patient safety. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure and in the procedure of colorectal surgeries, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Sutter Eden Medical Center was recognized as High-Performing in Stroke. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time Sutter Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Eden Medical Center did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Healthgrades | Sutter Eden Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter Eden Medical Center also received a Stroke Care Excellence Awards, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for stroke care. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure and in the procedure of colorectal surgeries, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2021
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in Stroke Care. High performing is the highest possible rating for this condition and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Eden Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter Eden Medical Center also received a Stroke Care Excellence Awards, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for stroke care. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure and in the procedure of colorectal surgeries, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment.
American Heart Association| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned Bronze recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter Eden Medical Center earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Eden Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter Eden Medical Center also received a Stroke Care Excellence Awards, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for stroke care. Finally, Sutter Eden Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of stroke and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
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Multi-year Recognitions
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2022 Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
American Stroke Association | Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition. Finally, Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned a Bronze Stroke Rural Recognition, a new accolade that accounts for the varied patient care dynamics faced by rural hospitals.
2022
American Stroke Association | Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
2021
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
2020
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the second time Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos was recognized on the 2020 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 495 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2020 and this year represents the third time Sutter Memorial Hospital Los Banos has earned this destination.
Multi-year Recognitions
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2024 Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care, hip and knee replacement and bariatric surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
2024
Healthgrades | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in vascular surgery, coronary intervention and critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in pulmonary care, cardiology services. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received five stars in the treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis, pneumonia, hip fracture, and in pacemaker procedures, carotid procedures, peripheral vascular bypass and colorectal surgeries. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2023
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was recognized as high performing in congestive heart failure and stroke. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned an Early Implementers award, a Maternal Data Center Superstar award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospitaldid not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Healthgrades | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 2 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in orthopedic surgery. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received five stars in the treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis, pneumonia, diabetic emergencies, hip fracture, and in colorectal and back surgeries. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2022
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was recognized as high performing in stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a Maternal Data Center Superstar award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospitaldid not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
American Stroke Association | Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 2 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in vascular surgery and orthopedic surgery. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received five stars in the treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, pneumonia, hip fracture, and in the repair of abdominal aorta, carotid procedures and colorectal surgeries. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2021
Emergency Nurses Association| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center's emergency department earned a Lantern Award for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and innovation in emergency services.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in stroke, heart attack and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 2 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received five stars in total knee replacement, the treatment of stroke, respiratory failure, sepsis, hip fracture, and colorectal surgeries. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned four stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
American College of Cardiology| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a platinum performance achievement award in Chest Pain - MI Registry.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center earned a platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 2 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in vascular surgery. Finally, Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center also received five stars in carotid procedures, small intestine surgeries, total knee replacement and in the treatment of heart failure, sepsis and stroke. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center in bariatric surgery, cardiac care, maternity care and knee and hip replacement. To earn these distinctions a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)| In 2021 Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program honor roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistant infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in California (57^th), best in the San Francisco metro area (7^th) and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region. Scutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned recognition as high performing in congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart attack, hip replacement, hip fracture and stroke care. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
HealthGrades| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in cardiac care, coronary intervention, stroke care, gastrointestinal care, critical care and patient safety, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in neurosciences and pulmonary care. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals in patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based stroke care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned a bronze plus STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI heart attack.
Becker's Hospital Review | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was named among Becker’s Great Community Hospitals in 2023. One of only twelve California hospitals to make the list this year, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was chosen for its clinical excellence, compassionate care and positive economic impact for the local community. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on a list of hospitals most likely to be recommend by patients. Becker’s Hospital Review analyzed Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems or HCAHPS star ratings and found that Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center received a perfect five star score in response to the question: "Would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?"
Newsweek | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2023. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked 15^th in California on this list. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also recognized by Newsweek as among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals of 2023. Only 58 hospitals in California made the list this year.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 29 percent of hospitals nationwide received an “A” grade in Spring 2023.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned a Collaborative Hospital award from CMQCC for participating in a year-long quality improvement project and maintaining the project’s goal over that time period. This award recognizes Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned Bronze in the Best Birth Center category for the Peninsula Region and Bronze in the best Hospital or Medical Center category for the Peninsula Region in this readers’ choice contest.
2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 429 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in stroke, congestive heart failure and hip fracture. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
HealthGrades| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in stroke care, critical care and neurosciences, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in cardiology services, pulmonary care, gastrointestinal care and patient safety. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals in patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based stroke care for patients with this condition.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center has been recognized on this honor roll.
Newsweek | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2022. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked 17^th in California on this list. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also recognized by Newsweek as among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals of 2022.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Mills-Peninsula Medical Center helped avoid unnecessary C-sections for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned silver in the Best Birth Center category for the peninsula region and silver in the best Hospital or Medical Center category for the peninsula region in this readers’ choice contest.
2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in stroke, spinal fusion and hip fracture. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
HealthGrades| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in cardiac care, coronary intervention, stroke care and critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in neurosciences. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals in patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based stroke care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned silver recognition for the evidence-based care of atrial fibrillation or AFib, an irregular and often rapid heart rate that is caused by chaotic electrical signals in the heart.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center has been recognized on this honor roll.
Newsweek | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2021. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked 19^th in California on this list.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned silver in the Best Birth Center category for the peninsula region and bronze in the best Hospital or Medical Center category for the peninsula region in this readers’ choice contest.
2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in California (51st), best in the San Francisco metro area (8th) and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Bay Area region. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned recognition as high performing in congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
HealthGrades| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for clinical quality, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also received Healthgrades highest distinction in cardiac care and critical care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these specialties. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in coronary intervention and stroke care. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals in patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based stroke care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned a bronze plus STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI heart attack.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center has been recognized on this honor roll.
Newsweek | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2021. Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ranked 25^th in California on this list.
Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards | Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned silver in the Best Birth Center category for the peninsula region and gold in the best Hospital or Medical Center category for the peninsula region in this readers’ choice contest.
Multi-year Recognitions
California Department of Public Health| In 2024 Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Novato Community Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Sutter Novato Community Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter Novato Community Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
2024
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospitalreceived as recognition as one of America’s 50 Best hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement and earned the Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide in these services. Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital also received a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Finally, Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital received five stars for total knee replacement, outpatient total knee replacement, total hip replacement, outpatient hip replacement, and the treatment of sepsis. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was recognized as high performing in hip replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned an “A” grade in the Fall Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group. Hospitals that earn high grades prioritize patient safety and help protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 30 percent of hospitals nationwide received an “A” grade in Fall 2023.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospitalreceived an Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award and a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for joint replacement and patient safety. Sutter’s Novato Community Hospitalalso received five stars for total knee replacement, outpatient hip replacement, and the treatment of stroke and sepsis. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 429 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was recognized as high performing in hip fracture. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospitalreceived a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Sutter Novato Community Hospitalalso received five stars for the treatment of sepsis. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
American Stroke Association| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines.
American Heart Association| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospitalreceived five stars for the treatment of sepsis and gallbladder removal surgery. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) |Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned four stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
American Stroke Association |Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades| Sutter’s Novato Community Hospitalreceived five stars for the treatment of sepsis. Five star achievements signify better than expected outcomes.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign | Palo Alto Medical Foundation was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
2022
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."
2021
Santa Cruz Sentinel's Readers Choice Awards | Best Medical Group Santa Cruz County
Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Gold Medal Winner for Doctor or Pediatrics Group in the Peninsula Region
Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Hospital or Medical Center in the Peninsula Region
Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Doctor or Medical Group in the Silicon Valley Region
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating
2020
Nursing Process | Named one of the Ten Best Accredited Nursing Schools in California
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Amador Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Amador Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Amador Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)| In 2022 Sutter Amador Hospital earned silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2024
Chartis Center for Rural Health| Sutter Amador Hospital was named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States, based performance on the organization's Hospital Strength Index. Sutter Amador Hospital was the only California hospital to make the list.
Healthgrades | Sutter Amador Hospital received five stars for the treatment of pneumonia, sepsis, respiratory failure and colorectal surgeries. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Amador Hospital earned four stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Chartis Center for Rural Health| Named Sutter Amador Hospital one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States, based performance on the organization's Hospital Strength Index.
Healthgrades | Sutter Amador Hospital received five stars for the treatment of sepsis, respiratory failure and colorectal surgeries. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grades |Sutter Amador Hospital earned a “B” grade in the Fall Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group. Hospitals that earn high grades prioritize patient safety and help protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 24 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “B” grade in Fall 2023.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Amador Hospital earned a bronze stroke rural recognition award, a new accolade that accounts for the varied patient care dynamics faced by rural hospitals.
Practice Greenhealth | Sutter Amador Hospital earned a Partner for Change award for minimizing and recycling waste, addressing chemicals of concern, lowering energy and water consumption, sourcing food and products sustainably, and establishing environmentally preferable purchasing criteria. The application process for this recognition is extensive and only hospitals that demonstrate leadership, innovation and performance in environmental sustainability are awarded this honor.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Amador Hospital was named on the Cal Hospital Compare Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Amador Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Chartis Center for Rural Health| Sutter Amador Hospital was named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States, based performance on the organization's Hospital Strength Index.
Healthgrades | Sutter Amador Hospital received five stars for the treatment of sepsis. This achievement signifies better than expected outcomes in this service.
Modern Healthcare| Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Amador Hospital was named on the Cal Hospital Compare Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Amador Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | Sutter Amador Hospital was recognized as high performing in stroke. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Chartis Center for Rural Health| Sutter Amador Hospital was named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States, based performance on the organization's Hospital Strength Index.
Healthgrades | Sutter Amador Hospital a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals in patient safety. Sutter Amador Hospital also received five stars for the treatment of sepsis. This achievement signifies better than expected outcomes in this service.
Modern Healthcare| Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare
American Stroke Association| Sutter Amador Hospital earned silver plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Amador Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Amador Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association| Sutter Amador Hospital earned silver recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
2020
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Amador Hospital earned four stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Healthgrades | Sutter Amador Hospital received five stars for the treatment of sepsis. This achievement signifies better than expected outcomes in this service.
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Amador Hospital was named on the Cal Hospital Compare Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
Multi-year Recognitions
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2022 Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned a “B” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 26 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “B” grade in Spring 2023.
Healthgrades | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital received a Joint Replacement Excellence Award from Healthgrades, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this kind of care. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, sepsis and the procedure of total knee replacement, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 429 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital was named on the Cal Hospital Compare Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment.
Healthgrades | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, sepsis and the procedure of total knee replacement, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Bronze recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment.
American Heart Association | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital was recognized as High-Performing in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital was named on the Cal Hospital Compare Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
American Heart Association | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital was recognized on the 2020 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 495 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2020 and this year represents the fourth time Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital has earned this destination.
Healthgrades | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award and Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience and sepsis care.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Coast Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Sutter Coast Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Coast Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2022 Sutter Coast Hospital earned Bronze status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Sutter Coast Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll. Sutter Coast Hospital was also named on the Cal Hospital Compare Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Coast Hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies
Healthgrades | Sutter Coast Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Coast Hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter Coast Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
Healthgrades | Sutter Coast Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2021
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the second time Sutter Coast Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Heart Association | Sutter Coast Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Coast Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2020
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the first time Sutter Coast Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Heart Association | Sutter Coast Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Coast Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Davis Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Davis Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Davis Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement surgery and maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2021 Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the eighth time Sutter Davis Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
Practice Greenhealth | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a Partner for Change award for minimizing and recycling waste, addressing chemicals of concern, lowering energy and water consumption, sourcing food and products sustainably, and establishing environmentally preferable purchasing criteria. The application process for this recognition is extensive and only hospitals that demonstrate leadership, innovation and performance in environmental sustainability are awarded this honor.
Becker's Hospital Review | Sutter Davis Hospital was included on a list of the hospitals patients are most likely to recommend. Becker’s Hospital Review analyzed Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) star ratings and found that Sutter Davis Hospital received a perfect Five Star score in response to the question: "Would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?"
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a “B” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 26 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “B” grade in Spring 2023.
Newsweek | Sutter Davis Hospital was named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek. Only 384 hospitals nationwide were recognized on the Best Maternity Hospitals list this year.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Davis Hospital a Maternal Data Center Superstar award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Davis Hospital’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Healthgrades | Sutter Davis Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, stroke, hip fracture, respiratory failure and sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time Sutter Davis Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll. Sutter Davis Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Davis Hospital a Maternal Data Center Superstar award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Davis Hospital’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Davis Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Davis Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Healthgrades | Sutter Davis Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for sepsis care.
Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice Awards |Sutter Davis Hospital was voted Best Hospital in Yolo County.
2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Davis Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Davis Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Davis Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. Sutter Davis Hospital also earned a Silver Quality Achievement Award for the evidence based care of atrial fibrillation or AFib, an irregular and often rapid heart rate that is caused by chaotic electrical signals in the heart.
HealthGrades| Sutter Davis Hospital received a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Sutter Davis Hospital also received a Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this kind of care and Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for sepsis care.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter Davis Hospital earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
Modern Healthcare |Sutter Davis Hospital was named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice Awards |Sutter Davis Hospital was voted Best Hospital in Yolo County.
2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Davis Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Davis Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Heart Association | Sutter Davis Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Davis Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for sepsis care.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Delta Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association| Sutter Delta Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2022 Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Attack and Kidney Failure. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
American Heart Association | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a Gold Plus STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Delta Medical Center did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Healthgrades | Sutter Delta Medical Center received a Coronary Intervention Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention care. Sutter Delta Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of coronary intervention.
2022
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals| Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Delta Medical Center did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
American Heart Association | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a Gold Plus STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.
2021
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as high performing in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart attack care. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Heart Association| Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. Sutter Delta also earned a Silver Plus STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.
Healthgrades | Sutter Delta Medical Center received a Coronary Intervention Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention care.
2020
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as high performing in congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare| Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Heart Association| Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
HealthGrades| Sutter Delta Medical Center was ranked among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention care.
2021
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating
2022
Turlock Journal 2021 Readers' Choice Award | Turlock Care Center as Best Health Care Facility
The Tracy Press “Best of the Best” Awards | Voted Best Medical Center
2021
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Lakeside Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Sutter Lakeside Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Lakeside Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2023 Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the eighth time Sutter Lakeside Hospital has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll. Sutter Lakeside Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
Becker’s Hospital Review | Sutter Lakeside Hospital was included on a list of the best hospitals for staff responsiveness, based on data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Becker’s Hospital Review analyzed Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) star ratings and found that Sutter Lakeside Hospital received a perfect Five Star score in response to the questions: "How quickly did you receive help after pressing the call button?” and “How quickly did you receive help after asking to use the restroom or a bedpan?"
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Lakeside Hospitaldid not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Healthgrades | Sutter Lakeside Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, sepsis and of respiratory failure, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes that Sutter Lakeside Hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time Sutter Lakeside Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll. Sutter Lakeside Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
Healthgrades | Sutter Lakeside Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis and respiratory failure, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2021
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Lakeside Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Heart Association | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Lakeside Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for sepsis care.
2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Lakeside Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll. Sutter Lakeside Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
American Heart Association | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Lakeside Hospital received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for sepsis care.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Medical Foundation was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
employees.
2022
Appeal Democrat Reader’s Choice Awards – The Best of Yuba-Sutter | Voted Best Urgent Care and Best Clinic
2021
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2021 Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz earned Gold status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
Newsweek |Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz was named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek. Only 384 hospitals nationwide were recognized on the Best Maternity Hospitals list this year.
Becker's Hospital Review | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz was included on a list of the hospitals patients are most likely to recommend. Becker’s Hospital Review analyzed Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) star ratings and found that Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz received a perfect Five Star score in response to the question: "Would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?"
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz earned an Early Implementers Award and a Maternal Data Center Superstar Award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes.
2022
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz earned a Maternal Data Center Superstar Award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognize Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes.
2021
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz was recognized as High-Performing in Spinal Fusion. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
Healthgrades| Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center received a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.
Santa Cruz Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards| Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center was voted Best Hospital Santa Cruz County.
2020
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
Multi-year Recognitions
The Joint Commission & American Heart Association | In 2023 Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was one of just 16 heart programs in the nation, and only the second in the West, to earn The Joint Commission/American Heart Association Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification. This multi-year certification is the highest Joint Commission award in its Advanced Cardiac Certification program and is earned only by hospitals with robust cardiac care services that deliver superior quality of care across the cardiac continuum in order to provide world-class, patient-centric service.
Emergency Nurses Association | In 2023 Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Lantern award for excellence in emergency department operations, to the benefit of staff and patients alike. This three-year award recognizes emergency departments that lead initiatives to improve nursing staff's well-being and improve quality performance.
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is currently a Blue Distinction Centers in knee and hip replacement, spine surgery, cardiac care and maternity care. To earn these distinctions a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
Optum Health Networks | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is currently a Center of Excellence in ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation. Optum’s Clinical Sciences Institute recognizes Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento for superior management and outcomes when using VAD as a bridge to transplant or destination therapy. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate clinical qualification and cost-effectiveness. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 – 36 months, to keep their Center of Excellence designation.
Cigna LifeSOURCE | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is currently part of the Cigna LifeSOURCE Transplant Network at the Supplemental level for adult heart and bone marrow transplant. The Supplemental designation recognizes that Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has achieved and maintained the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy and National Marrow Donor Program accreditations for bone marrow/stem cell transplants and the CMS certification for solid organs. To be approved as part of the Cigna LifeSOURCE Transplant Network hospitals must meet established quality standards and reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 – 36 months.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2021 Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)| In 2021 Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold recognition from ELSO for excellence in critical care life support. This three-year designation demonstrates to the health care community that Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has high quality standards, specialized equipment and supplies, defined patient protocols, and advanced education of all staff members to support the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked among the best hospitals in California (36th); best in the Sacramento Metro Area (4th); and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras Region. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned recognition as High-Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement, Hip Fracture, Knee Replacement, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Stroke and Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition. Finally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Advanced Therapy Honor Roll. This accolade recognizes participating hospitals that met timeliness targets for the removal of blood clots from the brain under image guidance. The procedure, known as endovascular thrombectomy is not performed at all hospitals.
American Heart Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Heart Failure honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes facilities that met quality measures developed to optimize medication, care coordination and patient education in the hospital setting. Finally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the eighth time Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Maternal Data Center Superstar award, an Early Implementer award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Newsweek | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2023. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked 34th in California on this list. Additionally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek. Only 384 hospitals nationwide were recognized on the Best Maternity Hospitals list this year.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 29 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “A” grade in Spring 2023.
Practice Greenhealth | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Partner for Change award for minimizing and recycling waste, addressing chemicals of concern, lowering energy and water consumption, sourcing food and products sustainably, and establishing environmentally preferable purchasing criteria. The application process for this recognition is extensive and only hospitals that demonstrate leadership, innovation and performance in environmental sustainability are awarded this honor.
Healthgrades | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical excellence. In specialty care, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide, and among the 100 Best Hospitals in Orthopedic, Spine and Prostate Surgeries, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also named the #2 hospital in California for Cardiac Surgery and #4 hospital in California for Spine and Vascular Surgery. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also received Excellence Awards in Surgical Care, Cardiac Surgery, Spine Surgery, Prostate Surgery and Overall Orthopedic Surgery placing it among the top 5 percent (surgical care, cardiac surgery, spine surgery) and top 10 percent (all others) of hospitals nationwide. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, valve surgery, carotid procedures, hip fracture, total knee replacement, spinal fusion surgery, prostate removal surgery, gallbladder removal surgery and sepsis.
2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 429 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked among the best hospitals in California (42nd); best in the Sacramento Metro Area (4th); and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras Region. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned recognition as High-Performing in Stroke, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement, Hip Fracture and Prostate Cancer Surgery. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition. Finally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Advanced Therapy Honor Roll. This accolade recognizes participating hospitals that met timeliness targets for the removal of blood clots from the brain under image guidance. The procedure, known as endovascular thrombectomy is not performed at all hospitals.
American Heart Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Silver STEMI Receiving Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Maternal Data Center Superstar award and a Quality & Sustainability award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. These awards recognize Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes and the fact that the hospital did not exceed a target range for C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
Newsweek | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2023. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked 35th in California on this list. Additionally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek.
Healthgrades | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide, and among the 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also received Excellence Awards in Critical Care, Cardiac and Spine Surgery placing it among the top 5 percent (cardiac and spine surgery) and among the top 10 percent (critical care) of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned Five Stars in the treatment of valve surgery, hip fracture, spinal fusion surgery, gallbladder removal surgery and sepsis.
2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked among the best hospitals in California (42nd); best in the Sacramento Metro Area (4th); and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras Region. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned recognition as High-Performing in Spinal Fusion, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement, Stroke, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition. Finally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Advanced Therapy Honor Roll. This accolade recognizes participating hospitals that met timeliness targets for the removal of blood clots from the brain under image guidance. The procedure, known as endovascular thrombectomy is not performed at all hospitals.
American Heart Association| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also received an Excellence Awards in Critical Care placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. Finally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned Five Stars in the treatment of spinal fusion surgery and sepsis.
2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ranked among the best hospitals in California (27th); best in the Sacramento Metro Area (2nd); and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras Region. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition. Finally, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Advanced Therapy Honor Roll. This accolade recognizes participating hospitals that met timeliness targets for the removal of blood clots from the brain under image guidance. The procedure, known as endovascular thrombectomy is not performed at all hospitals.
American Heart Association| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
2021
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Roseville Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Roseville Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery, knee and hip replacement and maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
Optum Health Networks | In 2023 Sutter Roseville Medical Center was designated a Center of Excellence in bariatric surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate clinical qualification and cost-effectiveness to Optum’s Clinical Sciences Institute (CSI). Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 – 36 months, to keep their Center of Excellence designation.
Aetna Health Networks | In 2022 Sutter Roseville Medical Center was designated an Institute of Quality in bariatric surgery. This three-year designation recognizes hospitals that met standards of quality and cost efficiency set by the Aetna Institutes program.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2020 Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Roseville Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in California (50th); best in the Sacramento Metro Area (5th); and was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras Region. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Lung Cancer Surgery, Colon Cancer Surgery, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition. Finally, Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned a place on the Advanced Therapy Honor Roll. This accolade recognizes participating hospitals that met timeliness targets for the removal of blood clots from the brain under image guidance. The procedure, known as endovascular thrombectomy is not performed at all hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time Sutter Roseville Medical Center has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
Becker’s Hospital Review | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was included on a list of the hospitals with the lowest 30-day readmission rate for heart attacks, in the country, according to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Becker’s Hospital Review analyzed provider data for the hospital return days, unplanned readmissions and measures of unplanned hospital visits after outpatient procedures and found that Sutter Roseville Medical Center had one of the lowest 30-day readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction. Only 10 hospitals in the entire country made this list.
Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also named among Becker’s Great Community Hospitals in 2023. One of only twelve California hospitals to make the list this year, Sutter Roseville Medical Center was chosen for its clinical excellence, compassionate care and positive economic impact for the local community.
Newsweek | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as among the World’s Best Hospitals for 2023. Sutter Roseville Medical Center ranked 40th in California on this list. Sutter Rehabilitation Institute on the Sutter Roseville Medical Center campus was also recognized by Newsweek as among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2023. Sutter Rehabilitation Institute ranked 15th in California. Only 280 inpatient rehabilitation centers nationwide were honored for their quality, service, follow-up care, accommodations and amenities.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 29 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “A” grade in Spring 2023.
Healthgrades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also named among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, Gastrointestinal and Prostate Surgery placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, stroke, pneumonia, sepsis, and pulmonary embolism, prostate removal surgery, total hip replacement, colorectal surgeries, upper gastrointestinal surgeries and defibrillator procedures.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 429 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was recognized as High-Performing in Stroke, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hip Fracture and Lung Cancer Surgery. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned a Bronze STEMI Referral Center designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.
Healthgrades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also named among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, Gastrointestinaland Prostate Surgery it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also received Excellence Awards in Coronary Intervention, Gastrointestinal Care and Joint Replacement, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for these specialties. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, pneumonia, sepsis and pulmonary embolism and the procedures of total hip replacement and colorectal surgeries.
2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Four Stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was recognized as High-Performing in Spinal Fusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Heart Attack, Lung Cancer Surgery and Stroke. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Roseville Medical Center has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also named among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also received an Excellence Award in Coronary Interventionx, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this specialty. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Roseville Medical Center ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California (37^th); best in the Sacramento Metro Area (3^rd); and was recognized as one of the best in the Northern Sierras Region. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hip Replacement and Lung Cancer Surgery. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals placing it among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also named among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care, placing it among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for critical care. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack and sepsis.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery, knee and hip replacement, maternity and spine surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2020 Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Bronze status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was recognized as High-Performing in Heart Attack, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the seventh time Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned a “B” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 26 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “B” grade in Spring 2023.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned an Early Implementers Award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes.
Healthgrades | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals and received a Critical Care Excellence Award from Healthgrades, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for this kind of care. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, sepsis, bowel obstruction, and in the procedures of total knee replacement and colorectal surgery, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 429 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was recognized as High-Performing in Hip Fracture. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Healthgrades | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals and received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke and sepsis placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
U.S. News & World Report| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was recognized as High-Performing in Spinal Fusion. High performing is the highest possible rating for procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, stroke and sepsis placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Five Stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital has been recognized on the Maternity Care honor roll. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also named on the Patient Safety Honor Roll. Hospitals on this honor roll perform well across a variety of domains including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, and patient experience.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital also received Five Stars in the treatment of heart failure, stroke and sepsis placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
Multi-year Recognitions
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Solano Medical Center was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Solano Medical Center has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2020 Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Bronze status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
2023
American Stroke Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Leapfrog Group Spring Hospital Safety Grades | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned a “B” grade from the Leapfrog Group for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only 26 percent of hospitals nationwide received a “B” grade in Spring 2023.
Healthgrades | Sutter Solano Medical Center received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
American Stroke Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Healthgrades | Sutter Solano Medical Center received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2021
American Stroke Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Solano Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Solano Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Solano Medical Center received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services| Sutter Solano Medical Center earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.
2020
American Stroke Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Bronze recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Solano Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Solano Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Solano Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Healthgrades | Sutter Solano Medical Center received Five Stars in the treatment of sepsis, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for these services.
2022
U.S. News & World Report | High Performer in Spinal Fusion.
2021
Women’s Choice Awards | Best Hospitals Women’s Choice Awards Orthopedics: Top 1% of all hospitals.
2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center designation for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery.
Multi-year Recognitions
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | In 2024 Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned silver status on the CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This three-year designation recognizes top performing hospitals committed to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance infections.
Human Rights Campaign| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was recognized on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Tracy Community Hospital has earned this destination.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care and knee and hip replacement surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.
2024
Healthgrades| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned received five stars for the treatment of pneumonia, sepsis, respiratory failure and colorectal surgeries. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 483 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Healthgrades| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital received five stars for the treatment of heart attack care, gallbladder removal surgery and sepsis. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter Tracy Community Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grades| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned a “B” grade from the Leapfrog Group –in both the Spring and Fall 2023 updates. Hospitals that earn high grades prioritize patient safety and help protect patients from preventable harm and errors. Only about a quarter of hospitals nationwide received “B” grades in 2023.
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC)| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned an Early Implementers Award from CMQCC for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in maternity care. This award recognizes Sutter Tracy Community Hospital’s engagement in quality improvement projects to improve maternal health outcomes.
2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned four stars, out of five possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This rating is higher than the National average of three stars.
Healthgrades| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned a Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals in gastrointestinal surgery. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital also received five stars for gallbladder removal surgery and the treatment of respiratory failure and sepsis. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Healthgrades| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital received five stars in gallbladder removal surgery and the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip fracture, sepsis and respiratory failure. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the second time Sutter Tracy Community Hospital has been recognized on the honor roll.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 407 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.
Healthgrades| Sutter Tracy Community Hospital received a Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals in patient safety. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital also received five stars in gallbladder removal surgery and the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip fracture, sepsis, respiratory failure and stroke. These achievements signify better than expected outcomes in these services.
Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies.
American Stroke Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned gold plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that follows nationally recognized guidelines. Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the elite plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment. Finally, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.
American Heart Association | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned silver recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

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