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Dominican Hospital

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

1555 SOQUEL DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About Dominican Hospital

Hospital overview and services

Dominican Hospital is an acute care hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, serving Santa Cruz County and the surrounding Santa Cruz community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Santa Cruz can seek immediate care at Dominican Hospital's emergency department.

Dominican Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in CA. Dominican Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Santa Cruz area.

When choosing a hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Dominican Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountySanta Cruz
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Excellent

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Dominican Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting excellent performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Santa Cruz, CA and nationwide.

Above Average

Mortality

Dominican Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Dominican Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Average

Readmission

Dominican Hospital performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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About Dominican Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Dominican Hospital?

Dominican Hospital has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Dominican Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, Dominican Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Dominican Hospital?

Dominican Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Dominican Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·