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Glendale Adventist Medical Center

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At a glance

Glendale Adventist Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.174Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.323Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days7085Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.293Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.548Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.004Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.375Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days10283Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases13.159Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.076Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.012Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.152Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures154Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.280Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.234Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures105Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.939Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.131Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.398Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days95942Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.842Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.514Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.013Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.142Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days90431Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases57.358Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.052Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.2Same as national124
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.5Better than national2622
Death rate for heart attack patients11.1Same as national296
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.9Same as national64
Death rate for COPD patients6.3Same as national128
Death rate for heart failure patients8.2Better than national736
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.9Better than national1183
Death rate for stroke patients10.8Same as national312
Pressure ulcer rate0.08Better than national9330
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications161.81Same as national188
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.13Same as national11108
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.18Same as national11736
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.38Same as national2540
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.76Same as national882
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.30Same as national947
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.00Same as national2564
Postoperative sepsis rate5.26Same as national895
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.94Same as national431
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.90Same as national1817
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.75Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients22.9Not available340
Hospital return days for heart failure patients13.9Not available941
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients33.5Not available1336
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.7Same as national4707
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.2Same as national183
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.9Same as national25
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.3Same as national25
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national416
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.4Same as national340
Rate of readmission for CABG10Same as national64
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.2Same as national154
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.2Same as national941
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.2Same as national123
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.3Worse than national1336

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating3708
Doctor communication - star rating3708
Communication about medicines - star rating3708
Discharge information - star rating3708
Cleanliness - star rating4708
Quietness - star rating2708
Overall hospital rating - star rating3708
Recommend hospital - star rating3708
Summary star rating3708

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumevery high
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination933300
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better193429
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better182376
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better37024
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better31932
Left before being seen162665
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9584
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing133456
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock89129
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9262
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10042
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle94129
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9863
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 295203
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis938198
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis981077

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Glendale Adventist Medical Center rated?
Glendale Adventist Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Glendale Adventist Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Glendale Adventist Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Glendale Adventist Medical Center located?
Glendale Adventist Medical Center is located at 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206.
What type of hospital is Glendale Adventist Medical Center?
Glendale Adventist Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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