Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 2.6% | 82 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.4% | 199 | Better |
| Heart Failure | 7.5% | 492 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 11.4% | 572 | Better |
| COPD | 7.1% | 88 | Avg |
| Stroke | 10.7% | 273 | Better |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.5% | 122 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 2.9% | 2,550 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.02% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr a Good Hospital?
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr has a trust score of 86/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in San Diego, 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, stroke, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in San Diego
#1
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
86 vs 59
Score vs city avg
4.4/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr a good hospital?
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr is an acute care hospital in San Diego, CA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 86/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr located?
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr is located at 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103. Phone: (619) 543-6222.
What is the star rating for Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr?
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr 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 Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr have an emergency room?
Yes, Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- San Diego
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 050025