Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat 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 | 3.2% | 231 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.6% | 329 | Better |
| Heart Failure | 8.2% | 813 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.3% | 591 | Better |
| COPD | 8.4% | 113 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.1% | 369 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 101 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3% | 3,347 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.38% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla a Good Hospital?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has a trust score of 83/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in La Jolla, CA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart attack (ami), heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in La Jolla
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
83 vs 83
Score vs city avg
5.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla a good hospital?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is an acute care hospital in La Jolla, CA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 83/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla located?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is located at 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 626-4123.
What is the star rating for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla have an emergency room?
Yes, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Physician
- County
- San Diego
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 050324