Complications & Deaths Measures
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California · Acute Care
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Loma Linda University Children's Hospital ranks #1791 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1791 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.
11234 Anderson Street Suite a, Loma Linda, CA 92354 · San Bernardino County · (909) 558-8000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Loma Linda University Children's Hospital ranks #1791 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1791 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 4 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 3-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 Loma Linda University Children's Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Around the middle higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital vs. California and the nation
- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
3 stars
- California avg
California state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital rates below the California average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Mortality 0 measures
Safety of care 4 measures
Readmission 0 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| 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) | 0.58 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.516 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.098 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.427 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Loma Linda University Children's Hospital outside California, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside CA (3/5 here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Loma Linda University Children's Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital ranks #1791 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.
What is the CMS star rating for Loma Linda University Children's Hospital?
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Loma Linda University Children's Hospital perform on quality measures?
2 of 4 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (strong better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Loma Linda University Children's Hospital?
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital?
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Loma Linda University Children's Hospital have emergency services?
No, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Loma Linda University Children's Hospital?
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Church ownership, located in Loma Linda, CA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Loma Linda University Children's Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.