Dominican Hospital

4/5 CMS Stars

71/100Good

1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 462-7700

Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency ServicesBirthing Friendly

Quality Measures vs National Average

Patient Safety

7 of 8 measures reported

2 Better5 Same0 Worse

Mortality (Death Rates)

8 of 8 measures reported

1 Better7 Same0 Worse

Readmission Rates

11 of 11 measures reported

1 Better8 Same2 Worse

What This Means

• Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
• Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
• Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average

Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.

Procedure Outcomes

Procedure	Rate	Volume	vs National
Hip & Knee Replacement	3.4%	26	Avg
Heart Attack (AMI)	12.3%	237	Avg
Heart Failure	10.6%	525	Avg
Pneumonia	14.8%	404	Avg
COPD	8.4%	116	Avg
Stroke	10.4%	282	Better
Coronary Bypass (CABG)	2.6%	65	Avg
Overall Mortality	3.6%	2,047	Avg
Patient Safety (Composite)	1.14%	—	Avg

Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.

Is Dominican Hospital a Good Hospital?

Dominican Hospital has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Santa Cruz, CA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in stroke.

Top Performer In

Stroke

How It Compares in Santa Cruz

Rank in city

Hospitals

71 vs 52

Score vs city avg

4.0/5

City avg rating

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominican Hospital a good hospital?

Dominican Hospital is an acute care hospital in Santa Cruz, CA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.

Where is Dominican Hospital located?

Dominican Hospital is located at 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Phone: (831) 462-7700.

What is the star rating for Dominican Hospital?

Dominican Hospital has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.

Does Dominican Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes, Dominican Hospital provides emergency services.

Quick Facts

Type: Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
County: Santa Cruz
Emergency Services: Yes
Birthing Friendly: Yes
Facility ID: 050242

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