Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Local
Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center
- 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509
- (310) 222-2345
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center carries a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.787 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.114 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 9844 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 12.030 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 16 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.330 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.654 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.581 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9473 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 19.190 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 20 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.042 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.656 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.304 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 244 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 7.738 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.292 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 87 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.703 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.198 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.504 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 95023 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 6.415 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.624 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.212 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.512 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 91916 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 59.288 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 20 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.337 | 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 | 3.3 | Same as national | 26 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as national | 493 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.8 | Same as national | 50 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.7 | Same as national | 47 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.2 | Same as national | 82 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.2 | Same as national | 91 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.9 | Same as national | 41 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.69 | Same as national | 2400 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 177.34 | Same as national | 54 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as national | 3023 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 3035 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.16 | Same as national | 621 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.57 | Same as national | 189 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 16.15 | Same as national | 207 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 6.19 | Worse than national | 636 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.39 | Same as national | 207 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.66 | Same as national | 134 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.72 | Same as national | 510 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.40 | Worse 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 15.5 | Not available | 119 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 40.7 | Not available | 101 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.3 | Same as national | 904 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.6 | Same as national | 115 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 7.4 | Same as national | 115 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | — | Not available | — |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.3 | Same as national | 47 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as national | 54 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.1 | Same as national | 119 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.4 | Same as national | 27 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 101 |
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 | 2 | 1211 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1211 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1211 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1211 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 1 | 1211 |
| Quietness - star rating | 1 | 1211 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1211 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 1211 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1211 |
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 | very 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 vaccination | 61 | 5824 |
| 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 | 332 | 364 |
| 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 | 299 | 334 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 1022 | 22 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 821 | 11 |
| Left before being seen | 3 | 98515 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 65 | 23 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 42 | 43 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 6 | 4043 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 54 | 168 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 66 | 59 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 77 | 30 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 74 | 168 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 93 | 86 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 93 | 122 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 90 | 8405 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 2170 |
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 | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center rated?
- Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center located?
- Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center is located at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509.
- What type of hospital is Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center?
- Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Local).
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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.