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California · Acute Care
University of California Davis Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of California Davis Medical Center ranks #1244 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #1244 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.
2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817 · Sacramento County · (916) 734-2011
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of California Davis Medical Center ranks #1244 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 4 quality measures beating the national benchmark (3 worse).
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1244 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 4
- measures better than national of 27 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
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 University of California Davis Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
University of California Davis Medical Center vs. California and the nation
- University of Califo…
University of California Davis Medical Center
4 stars
- California avg
California state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, University of California Davis Medical Center rates above the California average of 3.1 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for University of California Davis
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 8 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.94 | Worse than National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.98 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 127.46 | Better than National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 10.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.7 | Better than National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.22 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.3 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.29 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.78 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.07 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 1 |
| 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) | 0.835 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.718 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.844 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.756 | Worse than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.428 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.728 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.6 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 2.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 10.1 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 38.4 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.7 | Worse than National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.6 | Worse than National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.8 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Better than National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1 |
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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for University of California Davis Medical Center outside California, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside CA (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside CA (4 better here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of California Davis Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, University of California Davis Medical Center ranks #1244 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 University of California Davis Medical Center?
University of California Davis Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (mid-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does University of California Davis Medical Center perform on quality measures?
4 of 27 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at University of California Davis Medical Center (strong better-share tercile); 3 rate worse (elevated).
What do patients say about University of California Davis Medical Center?
University of California Davis Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 1 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at University of California Davis Medical Center?
University of California Davis Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 1 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does University of California Davis Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, University of California Davis Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is University of California Davis Medical Center?
University of California Davis Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Sacramento, CA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at University of California Davis Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for University of California Davis Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does University of California Davis Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, University of California Davis Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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