Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the eighth consecutive time. This distinction, published on Medicare’s Care Compare website, places Cedars-Sinai among approximately 10% of U.S. hospitals to earn the highest rating out of 2,891 evaluated nationwide.
The CMS ratings are determined using 46 quality measurements across five categories: mortality, safety, readmissions after treatment of common conditions, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
“These results are thanks to the ongoing collaboration of our staff members to ensure that Cedars-Sinai delivers the highest-quality care to our patients,” said Sharon Isonaka, MD, chief value officer and vice president of Clinical Efficiency and Value at Cedars-Sinai.
A key factor in this year’s high rating was Cedars-Sinai’s continued strong performance in mortality measures. The hospital maintained some of the best survival rates nationally for patients treated for heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and stroke. Efforts to prevent hospital-associated infections—particularly catheter-associated urinary tract infections—also contributed positively to the score.
Cedars-Sinai further reduced readmission rates after discharge for serious conditions like heart failure. Its overall unplanned readmission rate remains below the national average. These outcomes reflect ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting older adults during their transition home following hospitalization. High-risk older adults receive follow-up calls from specialized nurses, pharmacists or case managers who check on their recovery status and help coordinate follow-up appointments or timely visits if health concerns arise.
At Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, a four-star rating was achieved for the second consecutive year due to improvements in safety and effective care delivery. Initiatives included reducing emergency department wait times, enhancing early identification and intervention for sepsis infections, and developing education programs focused on infection control.
“I am so proud of the many nurses, physicians and operational staff members who have strengthened our focus on patient safety and quality of care, contributing to these impressive results,” said Joanne Laguna-Kennedy, MSN, RN, vice president of Hospital Operations and chief operating officer of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. “Their dedication will be invaluable as we prepare to move into our new, state-of-the-art hospital next year and to care for patients with more complex needs.”
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1902 with Thomas M. Priselac as its current president according to its 2022 annual report, it admitted over 50,000 patients that year. The hospital features a pediatric ward and serves as a training facility.
