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Whittier Hospital Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Whittier Hospital Medical Center ranks #1320 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- #1320 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.
9080 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605 · Los Angeles County · (562) 945-3561
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Whittier Hospital Medical Center ranks #1320 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 4/5 (above the 3.2-star national average).
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #1320 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 14 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 2 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Whittier Hospital Medical Center vs. California and the nation
- Whittier Hospital Me…
Whittier Hospital 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, Whittier Hospital Medical Center rates above the California average of 3.1 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Proprietary
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
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 5 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.03 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.88 | 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 | 8.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| 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 | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.29 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.67 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.27 | 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 | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.557 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.356 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.8 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -8.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 30.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.9 | 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as National |
| 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) | 1.34 |
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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Whittier Hospital Medical Center ranks #1320 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Whittier Hospital Medical Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 14 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Whittier Hospital Medical Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Whittier Hospital Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Whittier Hospital Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Whittier Hospital Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Proprietary ownership, located in Whittier, CA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Whittier Hospital Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Whittier Hospital Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Whittier Hospital Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
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