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Huntington Hospital

Not rated overall

CMS reports safety and quality measures for this hospital but does not assign an overall star rating. See scores below.

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 Limit0.322Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.318Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days11480Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases11.530Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.694Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.954Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.210Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days15042Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases14.827Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases22Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.484Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.114Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.220Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days122653Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases6.695Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.448Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.699Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.114Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days110244Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases79.938Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases71Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.888Same as 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 patients4.5Same as national170
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.3Better than national2501
Death rate for heart attack patients9.9Same as national163
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.9Same as national69
Death rate for COPD patients7.6Same as national105
Death rate for heart failure patients11.4Same as national468
Death rate for pneumonia patients11.4Better than national696
Death rate for stroke patients10.8Same as national276
Pressure ulcer rate0.56Same as national8956
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications149.43Same as national128
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national10123
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national10515
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.77Same as national2457
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.32Same as national1209
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.71Same as national1211
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.40Same as national2613
Postoperative sepsis rate4.08Same as national1189
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.85Same as national825
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.68Same as national2225
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.90Same 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 patients11.5Not available163
Hospital return days for heart failure patients32.9Not available528
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients27.8Not available726
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.9Same as national4244
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.8Same as national365
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.1Same as national25
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.2Same as national25
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.8Same as national786
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.5Same as national163
Rate of readmission for CABG10.6Same as national69
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.9Same as national113
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate22Same as national528
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.3Same as national172
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.3Same as national726

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 rating21094
Doctor communication - star rating31094
Communication about medicines - star rating21094
Discharge information - star rating31094
Cleanliness - star rating41094
Quietness - star rating21094
Overall hospital rating - star rating31094
Recommend hospital - star rating41094
Summary star rating31094

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 Hypoglycemia14544
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination876445
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 better288401
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 better286379
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better35214
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen480099
Head CT results5812
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100124
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing165956
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock84229
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8676
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9656
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle94229
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle95115
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy91372
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 280339
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

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 Huntington Hospital rated?
CMS does not assign an overall star rating to Huntington Hospital, but does publish underlying safety and quality measures shown on this page.
Does Huntington Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Huntington Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Huntington Hospital located?
Huntington Hospital is located at 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91109.
What type of hospital is Huntington Hospital?
Huntington Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).

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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