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California · Acute Care
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch ranks #3073 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 1★
- CMS overall rating
- #3073 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch, CA 94531 · Contra Costa County · (925) 813-6500
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch ranks #3073 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 1/5 (below the 3.2-star national average).
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #3073 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 12 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 3 to 1 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 2.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch sits among rated US hospitals
1 Top 100% higher than 0% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch vs. California and the nation
- Kaiser Foundation Ho… 1
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch
1 stars
- California avg
California state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 1 stars, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch rates below the California average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 20.0%
1 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 6 measures
Readmission 2 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.02 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.14 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.84 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.29 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.779 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.481 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.541 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.169 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 143.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.97 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch ranks #3073 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch perform on quality measures?
1 of 12 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch have emergency services?
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Antioch, CA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch offer maternal health services?
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
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