2 hospitals in Palo Alto, CA · avg 5.0★ · 50% emergency services
Palo Alto Va Medical Center
3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 858-3939Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8000About Hospitals in Palo Alto
Hospital care in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California is served by 2 Medicare-certified hospitals. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5 stars. 1 hospitals (50%) offer 24/7 emergency services.
Hospital types available include 1 acute care - veterans administration hospital, 1 childrens hospital.
When choosing a hospital in Palo Alto, consider the CMS quality rating, emergency department availability, specialty services offered, patient safety record, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Each hospital page includes detailed quality measures, patient outcomes, and contact information.
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About hospitals in Palo Alto, CA
How many hospitals are in Palo Alto, CA?
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals in Palo Alto, California. 1 (50%) offer 24/7 emergency services.
What is the average hospital rating in Palo Alto?
The average CMS quality rating for hospitals in Palo Alto is 5.0 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care.
What types of hospitals are in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto has 1 acute care - veterans administration, 1 childrens.
How are hospital quality ratings determined?
CMS rates hospitals from 1 to 5 stars based on seven measure groups: mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience (HCAHPS surveys), timely and effective care, efficient use of medical imaging, and overall quality. Ratings are updated annually.
Does Medicare cover hospital stays?
Yes. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays including semi-private rooms, meals, nursing services, and medically necessary drugs. All hospitals listed on OurHealthNetwork are Medicare-certified.
Which Palo Alto hospitals have emergency services?
1 of 2 hospitals in Palo Alto have emergency departments. Look for the "Emergency" badge on each hospital listing above.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·