Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Keck Hospital of USC
- 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
- (323) 442-8656
- Acute Care Hospitals
At a glance
Keck Hospital of USC carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.251 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.828 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 21430 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 23.085 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.476 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.097 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.589 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 14137 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 18.829 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 5 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.266 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.180 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.086 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 374 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 10.202 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.490 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.045 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.396 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 146 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.122 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.891 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.052 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.025 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 90691 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 6.446 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.310 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.522 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.965 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 90691 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 57.099 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 41 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.718 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 2.8 | Same as national | 144 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Same as national | 1289 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.3 | Same as national | 63 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.8 | Same as national | 141 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.9 | Same as national | 38 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.5 | Same as national | 50 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.60 | Same as national | 5896 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 178.09 | Same as national | 267 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 6677 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 7784 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.52 | Same as national | 3742 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.02 | Same as national | 2846 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.33 | Better than national | 2872 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.38 | Same as national | 4593 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 2.25 | Better than national | 2875 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.61 | Same as national | 1628 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.13 | Same as national | 3513 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.79 | Better than 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -28.8 | Not available | 73 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 23.5 | Not available | 188 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -29.2 | Not available | 47 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.8 | Same as national | 2554 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.3 | Same as national | 1774 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.7 | Same as national | 103 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.2 | Same as national | 103 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Better than national | 992 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.5 | Same as national | 73 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.4 | Same as national | 62 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | — | Not available | — |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.9 | Same as national | 188 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.2 | Same as national | 148 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | Same as national | 47 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 692 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 692 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 692 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 692 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 692 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 692 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 692 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 692 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 692 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 87 | 6219 |
| 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 | 100 | 476 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 18 | 3118 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 76 | 85 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 93 | 29 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 25 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 81 | 85 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 45 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 84 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 91 | 6816 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 1852 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Keck Hospital of USC rated?
- Keck Hospital of USC has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Keck Hospital of USC have emergency services?
- According to CMS records, Keck Hospital of USC does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Keck Hospital of USC located?
- Keck Hospital of USC is located at 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- What type of hospital is Keck Hospital of USC?
- Keck Hospital of USC is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.