SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 78%

Database data as of January 31, 2024

A Review of the Data

Prepared by Richard Saunders as of January 31, 2024.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") distributes more than 80 tables of data on hospitals on a quarterly basis. That is a lot of information to pour through to try and build a comprehensive review of SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the hospital does, who is affiliated with it, share any patient survey data and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: General Hospital Data, Ratings, Cost Analysis, Infections, Comparison, Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities, Doctors Associated with SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in SANTA MONICA, CA. Its five star rating is 5 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Private. The facility's Medicare ID is 50112. It does provide emergency services. There are 1,100 medical professionals and 85 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, emergency patients were charged $28,628. This is higher than the state average of $26,501. It is also higher than the national average of $25,828.

According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 78% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, while only 5% did not recommend going to SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL.

The information presented below is based on data provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is updated as new data is made available.

General Information for SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

Address:

1250 16TH STREET
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
(310) 319-4000
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Medicare Provider Number:

50112

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Voluntary non-profit - Private

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available. Hospitals report data to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. Overall Star Ratings aren’t calculated for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals.

Most hospitals will have an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3.

National distribution of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating The following table shows the national distribution of the Overall Star Rating based on July 2022 results.

Overall rating Number of hospitals / Percentage
1 star 198 (6.34%)
2 stars 702 (22.49%)
3 stars 895 (28.68%)
4 stars 895 (28.68%)
5 stars 431 (13.81%)
N/A 1,368 (30.47%)

Additional detailed on the method for calculating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from this document.

Patient Survey Results

Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 75 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 5 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 20 %
Nurse communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Nurse communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 83 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 3 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 14 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 73 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 6 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 21 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 70 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 7 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 23 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 76 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 18 %
Doctor communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Doctor communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 83 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 4 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 13 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 74 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 20 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 69 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 7 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 24 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted 58 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 13 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 29 %
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Staff responsiveness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 55 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 15 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 30 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 61 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 12 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 27 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 55 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 23 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them 22 %
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Not Applicable
Communication about medicines - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for 71 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 11 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 18 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 40 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 35 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 25 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 17 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 83 %
Discharge information - linear mean score Not Applicable
Discharge information - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge 20 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 80 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 15 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 85 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 40 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 9 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 51 %
Care transition - linear mean score Not Applicable
Care transition - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 44 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 10 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 46 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 42 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 50 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 34 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 8 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 58 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 72 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 7 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 21 %
Cleanliness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Cleanliness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night 56 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 12 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 32 %
Quietness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Quietness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 9 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 16 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 75 %
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Not Applicable
Overall hospital rating - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital 5 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 78 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 17 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, Compare to National and State Averages

Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL provides.

To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.

MSPB for SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $29
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $1
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $48
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $211
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $25
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $25
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $642
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $13,299
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $21
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $1,831
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,049
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $149
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $4,291
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $925
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $3,726
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $197
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $2,159
Total (Complete Episode) $28,628

Infection Rates at SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

These measures show how often patients at SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.

Infection Type Score / Compare to National Average
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.37 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 1.40 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 11,561.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 11.78 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 9.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.76 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.47 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.43 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 4,198.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 5.15 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 6.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 1.17 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.35 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 3.70 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 81.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 2.21 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 3.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery 1.36 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 16.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.11 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 0.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 0.47 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 2.43 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 90,706.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 5.14 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 6.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia 1.17 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.32 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.73 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 85,540.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 44.88 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 22.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.49 / Better

How SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

Top Hospitals in SANTA MONICA, CA

Worst Hospitals in SANTA MONICA, CA

Percentages of Complications and Deaths at SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 3.4% SAME
Death rate for heart attack patients 11.4% SAME
Death rate for CABG surgery patients NA Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients 7.7% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 7.7% Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients 12.8% Better
Death rate for stroke patients 12.7% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.09% Better
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 149% SAME
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.23% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.09% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.84% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.24% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 7.07% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 4.27% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 7.11% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 1.68% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 0.84% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 0.89% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr 5:
Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center D/p Snf 5:
Huntington Post Acute 5:
Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare - Sun Valley 5:
Solheim Senior Community 5:
Meadowbrook Behavioral Health Center 5:
Brookfield Healthcare Center 5:
Marycrest Manor 5:
Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles 5:
Long Beach Post Acute 5:
Hollenbeck Palms 5:
Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Snf/dp 5:
White Memorial Medical Ctr Dp 5:
Lomita Post-Acute Care Center 5:
Simi Healthcare Center 5:
Monterey Park Conv Hosp 5:
Del Mar Convalescent Hospital 5:
Artesia Christian Home Inc. 5:
Lake Balboa Care Center 5:
Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital 5:
Oakpark Healthcare Center 5:
Clear View Convalescent Center 5:
Montecito Heights Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP 5:
Osage Healthcare and Wellness Centre 5:
Centinela Skilled Nursing and Wellness Centre West 5:
Grancell Village of The Jewish Homes For The Aging 5:
Motion Picture and T.V. Hosp D/p Snf 5:
Clear View Sanitarium 5:
High Valley Lodge 5:
Pine Grove Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP 5:
Granada Hills Convalescent 5:
Oakview Skilled Nursing 5:
Villa Serena Healthcare Center 5:
Alhambra Hospital Med Ctr Dp/snf 5:
Eisenberg Village 5:
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital 5:
Sherman Oaks Hospital Snf Dp 5:
Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf 5:
Paramount Convalescent Hosp. 4:
Country Manor Healthcare 4:
Mission Care Center 4:
Intercommunity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Providence Holy Cross Med Ctr D/p Snf 4:
The Hills Healthcare Center 4:
Los Angeles Comm Hospital 4:
Courtyard Care Center 4:
Panorama Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Villa Scalabrini Special Care 4:
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center 4:
Montrose Healthcare Center 4:
Vineland Post Acute 4:
Alamitos West Health and Rehabilitation 4:
Westlake Convalescent Hospital 4:
Brighton Care Center 4:
Saint Vincent Healthcare 4:
Mid-Wilshire Health Care Cntr 4:
Dreier's Nursing Care Center 4:
Autumn Hills Health Care Center 4:
Bonnie Brae Skilled Nursing 4:
Pasadena Park Healthcare and Wellness Center 4:
Broadway Healthcare Center 4:
Southern California Hosp at Culver City D/p Snf 4:
Royal Care Skilled Nursing Ctr 4:
Glendale Healthcare Center 4:
Virgil Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 4:
Villa Del Rio Gardens 4:
The Californian-Pasadena 4:
Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center 4:
San Marino Healthcare Center 4:
Ararat Post Acute 4:
College Vista Post-Acute 4:
Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp 4:
Monterey Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP 4:
Lotus Care Center 4:
West Pico Terrace Healthcare and Wellness Centre LP 4:
San Gabriel Conv Center 4:
Pacific Care Nursing Center 4:
Bel Vista Healthcare Center 4:
Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center 4:
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/p Snf 4:
South Pasadena Care Center 4:
Santa Monica Health Care Center 4:
Ivy Creek Healthcare and Wellness Centre 4:
East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp 4:
Alamitos Belmont Health and Rehabilitation 4:
Rose Villa Health Care Center 4:
Heritage Manor 4:
Broadway Manor Care Center 4:
Arcadia Care Center 4:
San Gabriel Valley Medical Ctr D/p Snf 4:
Socal Post-Acute Care 4:
Del Amo Gardens Care Center 4:
Alhambra Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP 3:
Camino Healthcare 3:
Palazzo Post Acute 3:
The Springs Post-Acute 3:
Atherton Baptist Home 3:
West Hollywood Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP 3:
Hollywood Premier Healthcare Center 3:
Harbor Post Acute Care Center 3:

Medical Groups Affiliated with SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

There are 1,100 doctors and 85 medical groups that are affiliated with SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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