MemorialCare Hospitals Named Among Nation's Best by Healthgrades for Patient Outcomes

Long Beach, Orange Coast and Saddleback Medical Centers recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for gastrointestinal care, gastrointestinal surgery and prostate surgery, plus five-star ratings in seven specialties

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare's Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Long Beach Medical Center have been recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for three specialties and received five star accolades for clinical excellence in seven specialties, according to new data released by Healthgrades—one of the leading resources for hospital and physician ratings. The data showed that MemorialCare hospitals continue to lead in clinical outcomes across specialties, including prostate surgery, gastrointestinal care, and gastrointestinal surgery care, while also earning five-star ratings in cardiac, critical care, gastrointestinal, neurosciences (including stroke), orthopedics, prostate surgery, and pulmonary care.

"This recognition reflects what our physicians, nurses, and care teams deliver every day: consistently better outcomes for the patients and families who trust us with their care," said Eugene Kim, M.D., chief medical officer, MemorialCare. "At MemorialCare, quality is measured, not assumed. We hold ourselves accountable to the data, invest in the specialized expertise and technology that advance care, and make sure every community we serve has access to that same standard of excellence close to home."

Leading this year's honors, Saddleback Medical Center was recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care for the sixth consecutive year and for Gastrointestinal Surgery for the third consecutive year. Saddleback received Excellence Awards for Gastrointestinal Care and Surgery for the seventh consecutive year and for Gastrointestinal Medical Excellence for the sixth consecutive year. Saddleback Medical Center ranks among the top 5% in the nation for overall GI services for the sixth consecutive year and for gastrointestinal surgery for the third consecutive year, and among the top 10% for GI medical treatment for the sixth consecutive year. It earned five-star ratings for Treatment of GI Bleed and Treatment of Bowel Obstruction for the sixth consecutive year and for Colorectal Surgeries for the fourth consecutive year. Saddleback Medical Center ranks No. 4 in California for Gastrointestinal Care and No. 5 for Gastrointestinal Surgery.

Beyond gastrointestinal care, Saddleback Medical Center received Excellence Awards for Critical Care for the fifth consecutive year, as well as for Pulmonary Care, Surgical Care and Emergency Hospitalization. It ranks among the top 5% in the nation for surgical care, the top 10% for emergency hospitalization and the top 15% for overall pulmonary services, and among the top 15% for critical care for the fifth consecutive year. The hospital also earned five-star ratings for COPD and Sepsis for the sixth consecutive year, Respiratory Failure for the fifth consecutive year, Heart Failure and Hip Fracture Treatment for the fourth consecutive year, and Heart Attack for the second consecutive year, as well as a five-star rating for Pneumonia.

Also earning national recognition, Orange Coast Medical Center was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries and received Excellence Awards for Stroke Care for the second consecutive year, as well as for Pulmonary Care and Prostate Surgery. For stroke care, the hospital ranks among the top 15% in the nation and earned a five-star rating for Treatment of Stroke, both for the second consecutive year, as well as a five-star rating for Cranial Neurosurgery. Orange Coast also ranks among the top 10% in the nation for overall pulmonary services and prostate surgery, with five-star ratings for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for the second consecutive year, as well as for Pneumonia and Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery. It also earned five-star distinctions in Heart Failure, Hip Fracture and Gastrointestinal Bleed for the second consecutive year, as well as in Defibrillator Procedures, Back Surgery, Colorectal Surgeries, and Sepsis—marking 10 consecutive years of excellence in sepsis treatment.

Rounding out the system's honors, Long Beach Medical Center was recognized among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries for the third consecutive year and received the Prostate Surgery Excellence Award for the same period. The hospital also ranks among the top 10% in the nation for prostate surgery and earned a five-star rating for Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery, both for the third consecutive year. Long Beach earned additional five-star ratings for Hip Fracture Treatment for the second consecutive year, as well as for Treatment of Pneumonia, Treatment of Bowel Obstruction and Treatment of Respiratory Failure.

Each of these achievements is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Healthgrades' 2027 hospital assessment evaluated over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures, analyzing risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By providing objective data, Healthgrades empowers consumers to make informed choices about their healthcare, ensuring they select top-performing hospitals for their care needs.

As performance gaps persist between the nation's highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important.

Consumers can visit Healthgrades' Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. 

Learn more about MemorialCare.

About MemorialCare
MemorialCare is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system with over 200 care locations, including leading hospitals: Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center, and a full-service children's & women's hospital—Miller Children's & Women's Hospital. MemorialCare's clinical networks include the MemorialCare Orthopedic & Spine Institute, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, MemorialCare Cancer Institute, MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute and MemorialCare Research Program. MemorialCare operates Select Health Plan and provides primary, urgent, and outpatient care through MemorialCare Medical Group and MemorialCare Independent Physicians (IPA). It also offers the subscription-free "Get Care Now" virtual care suite. National accolades include Healthgrades America's Top 250 Hospital, regional recognition in U.S. News & World Report with "high performing" in 46 clinical categories and received a 4.5-star rating in the AMP Medicare Advantage program. Visit memorialcare.org.

About Healthgrades
Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering meaningful connections between patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content. For over 20 years, our health system, group practice, and life sciences marketing solutions have helped our partners reach and engage consumers on their way to the doctor. Healthgrades is part of RVO Health, a partnership between Red Ventures and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group. RVO Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online across its brand portfolio, including Healthgrades, Healthline, Medical News Today, Greatist, Psych Central and Bezzy, which touch every part of the health and wellness journey. RVO Health helps more than 100 million unique visitors live their strongest and healthiest lives each month.

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