Southern California Hospitals Named Top 10% Nationwide for Specialty Excellence in Emergency Hospitalization and Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Care
Hospital ranks among Top 5 in California for Pulmonary Care
CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southern California Hospitals (Culver City, Hollywood, Van Nuys) announced today that it has earned top honors for clinical quality from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.
Among Southern California Hospitals new recognitions are five Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for emergency hospitalization, pulmonary care, gastrointestinal care and gastrointestinal medical care. Southern California Hospitals also achieved twelve Five-Star Ratings for outstanding performance in treatment of heart attack, heart failure, pacemaker procedures, hip fracture, spinal fusion, stroke, treatment of COPD and pneumonia, treatment of GI Bleed, Bowel obstruction, Diabetic hospitalizations and sepsis.
In addition to these national honors, Southern California Hospital Culver City/Hollywood were ranked Top 5 in the State of California for pulmonary care. This State Rankings put Southern California Hospitals in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care in California to further solidifying the organization’s regional leadership.
“Receiving this national recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, and clinical teams who strive for clinical excellence every single day. Whether a patient is coming to us for routine care or turning to our emergency services in their most critical hour of need, our entire organization is deeply committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and top-tier healthcare to the communities we serve,” said Marie Aragon, CEO.
Southern California Hospitals achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Unlike rankings based on surveys or reputation, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance strictly on objective clinical outcomes–risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates–across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
The impact of choosing a high-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades’ 2027 analysis revealed that if all hospitals performed at the level of five-star rated facilities during the 2023-2025 study period, 227,229 lives could have been saved and 158,138 complications could have been avoided.*
“Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient’s health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Southern California Hospitals for its top-tier performance in emergency hospitalization, pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and care, and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most.”
Patients and community members can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. To learn more about award-winning care at Southern California hospitals visit SCH-Culvercity.com.
*Statistical averages based on Healthgrades’ analysis of MedPAR data for years 2023 through 2025 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. To learn more about how Healthgrades determines the top hospitals for specialty care, view the complete 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology.
About Southern California Hospitals
Southern California Hospitals has dedicated itself to providing quality care to the diverse populations of the Culver City, Hollywood and West Los Angeles communities. The hospitals offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including general and specialized surgery, orthopedic and spine program, emergency department, cardiovascular services, weight-loss surgery, acute rehabilitation, and behavioral health and chemical dependency programs. Southern California Hospitals include locations in Culver City and Hollywood, as well as a behavioral health hospital in Van Nuys. Southern California Hospitals are part of the Nor Healthcare System. To Learn more at SCH-CulverCity.com or call (310) 836-7000.
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