Best hospitals in Santa Cruz, California
CMS lists 3 active hospitals in Santa Cruz, California: 2 acute care hospitals and 1 psychiatric hospital. 1 offers emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 4 stars, held by Dominican Hospital.
- Hospitals
- 3
- With a CMS star rating
- 1
- Rated 5 stars
- 0
- Emergency services
- 1
- Beds
- 268
Best hospitals in Santa Cruz, California, by measure
The best result among Santa Cruz, California hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Santa Cruz | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | Dominican Hospital | 14.2% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | 1.01 | 1.00 |
All hospitals in Santa Cruz, California
Sorted by CMS overall star rating, then size. CMS data as of Sep 30, 2026.
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Patient survey rating | Emergency services | Beds | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital | Yes | 222 | Compare Dominican Hospital | ||
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | Not rated | No | 30 | Compare Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz | |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | Not rated | Not rated | No | 16 | Compare Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility |