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Hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA

Compare 3 Medicare-certified hospitals by quality ratings, emergency services, and patient outcomes

3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA · avg 5.0★ · 33% emergency services

1

Dominican Hospital

5.0
Acute Care HospitalsEmergencyVoluntary Non-profit - Private

1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 462-7700
2

Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility

PsychiatricProprietary

2250 Soquel Avenue, Suite 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 600-2801
3

Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz

Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary Non-profit - Private

2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 477-2200

About Hospitals in Santa Cruz

Hospital care in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California is served by 3 Medicare-certified hospitals. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5 stars. 1 hospitals (33%) offer 24/7 emergency services.

Hospital types available include 2 acute care hospitals, 1 psychiatric hospital.

When choosing a hospital in Santa Cruz, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA

How many hospitals are in Santa Cruz, CA?

There are 3 Medicare-certified hospitals in Santa Cruz, California. 1 (33%) offer 24/7 emergency services.

What is the average hospital rating in Santa Cruz?

The average CMS quality rating for hospitals in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has 2 acute care hospitals, 1 psychiatric.

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 Santa Cruz hospitals have emergency services?

1 of 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz have emergency departments. Look for the "Emergency" badge on each hospital listing above.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·