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Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside

4 / 5

At a glance

Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside 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.

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 Limit0.068Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.350Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days4607Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.895Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.409Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.205Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.557Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4988Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.196Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.646Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.067Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.320Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures190Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.005Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.400Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures78Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.654Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.704Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days63520Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.257Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.205Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.589Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days55919Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases38.950Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases14Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.359Better 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 patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national100
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients—Not available—
Death rate for pneumonia patients—Not available—
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.36Same as national519
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national581
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national610
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.23Same as national111
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national33
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.16Same as national32
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.32Same as national118
Postoperative sepsis rate4.71Same as national33
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national29
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.02Same as national128
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.85Same 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 patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national142
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)—Not available—
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—

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 rating4440
Doctor communication - star rating3440
Communication about medicines - star rating3440
Discharge information - star rating4440
Cleanliness - star rating4440
Quietness - star rating2440
Overall hospital rating - star rating4440
Recommend hospital - star rating4440
Summary star rating4440

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 volume——
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 Hypoglycemia02604
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination644057
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 better——
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 better——
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better——
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 seen——
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients——
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing82754
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock79262
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8592
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9866
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle88262
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle96149
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9598
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter8136
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside rated?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside have emergency services?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside located?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside is located at 10800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505.
What type of hospital is Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside 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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