MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Named One of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for Third Year in a Row

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center's exceptional clinical performance places the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center announced today that it is one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects Saddleback Medical Center's commitment to clinical excellence and exceptional patient care putting the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance for the third year in a row.

"We are honored to be recognized as one of the best hospitals in the country for a third year in a row," says Marcia Manker, chief executive officer, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. "As a high-reliability organization, we are continuously focused on performance improvement indicators and ensuring quality metrics are met, to ensure each patient has the best chance at a positive clinical outcome."

In addition to this recognition for overall clinical care, Saddleback Medical Center is the recipient of numerous accolades related to its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas, including gastrointestinal care, pulmonary care, small intestine surgeries and treatment of bowel obstruction, hip fracture, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal bleeds, heart failure, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, sepsis and stroke. These achievements further underscore the organization's dedication to clinical excellence, placing Saddleback Medical Center among the upper echelon of hospitals nationwide.

Saddleback Medical Center's achievements are based exclusively on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades' annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation's highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility.

"As one of America's 250 Best Hospitals, Saddleback Medical Center is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide," said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. "Healthgrades commends Saddleback Medical Center for their ongoing leadership and commitment to providing the best possible care for all patients in Southern California."

As care variation grows, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find best-in-class care in 2025, with additional resources on how Healthgrades rates hospitals and why hospital quality matters available here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 America's Best Hospital Awards Methodology.

About MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center is a member of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated health care delivery System. Saddleback Medical Center received U.S. News & World Report high performance rankings for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, Knee Replacement, Pneumonia, and Stroke. It was named among Healthgrade's America's 250 Best Hospitals, Top 50 U.S. Cardiovascular Hospitals, Orange County Register Best Orange County Hospitals and Top Workplaces; received Magnet Nursing Excellence designation and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Care Gold Plus and among first U.S. hospitals earning Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification and Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation. Centers of Excellence include cancer, heart, orthopedics, spine, neuroscience, gastroenterology, emergency and critical care, breast health, imaging, women's health, obstetrics, geriatrics, and minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. To learn more, visit memorialcare.org/saddleback.

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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