UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA - Rankings & Ratings

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Nationally Ranked

Overview

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA is nationally ranked in 1 adult specialty and rated high performing in 4 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility.

Patient Experience

Medical Surgical ICU

Yes

Cardiac ICU

No

Bariatric/Weight Control Services

Yes

Addiction Treatment Services

None

Onsite Emergency Department

Yes

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA is nationally ranked in 1 adult specialty and rated high performing in 4 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility.

Patient Experience

Medical Surgical ICU

Yes

Cardiac ICU

No

Bariatric/Weight Control Services

Yes

Addiction Treatment Services

None

Onsite Emergency Department

Yes

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Quality Rankings & Ratings

To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients.

Adult Rankings

U.S. News includes UCLA Medical Center in evaluating the performance of UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Orthopedics.

Procedures and Conditions Related to Neurology & Neurosurgery

Orthopedics

#7 

in the Nation 

#7 

in the Nation 

This hospital ranked among the top 51 out of 4515 hospitals.

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Patient Experience

Scores are based on surveys taken from this hospital’s inpatients after they were discharged inquiring about different aspects of their stay. The scores are not used in the Best Hospitals rankings.

4 stars out of 5

Satisfaction with the hospital overall

How the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall.

4 out of 5

Willingness to recommend

Willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others.

5 out of 5

Satisfaction with doctors’ communications

How patients rated physicians in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand.

4 out of 5

Satisfaction with nurses’ communications

How patients rated nurses in listening and explaining in a way that patients could understand.

4 out of 5

Satisfaction with efforts to prevent medication harm

How well medications, how they were to be taken, and side effects were explained before they were administered.

4 out of 5

Satisfaction with quality of discharge information

How well staff reviewed adequacy of help at home and provided enough information in writing about symptoms and problems to watch for.

3 out of 5

Satisfaction with involvement in recovery

How well patients’ wishes were considered in discharge planning and how well patients understood when they left how to care for themselves, what medications they will take and why.

3 out of 5

Satisfaction with staff responsiveness

How promptly help was provided when needed or requested.

3 out of 5

Satisfaction with hospital room cleanliness

How patients rated the cleanliness of their hospital room and bathroom.

4 out of 5

Satisfaction with noise volume

How well patients rated the quietness of their hospital experience.

3 out of 5

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Contact & Location

Address
1250 16th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249
Phone Number
(424) 259-6000

Hospital Location

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404-1249

Map Key

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center located?

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is located at 1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA. Find directions at US News.

What do patients say about UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center?

US News has published patient experience ratings at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in up to 10 key categories. See ratings.

How can I find a doctor at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center?

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Is UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center nationally or regionally ranked?

Yes, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is ranked nationally by US News. Review their rankings and ratings at US News.

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