Acute Care Hospitals · Physician
Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla
- 9888 Genesee Avenue, la Jolla, CA 92037
- (858) 626-4123
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 24 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 | 0.237 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.892 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 17447 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 18.510 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 9 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.486 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.322 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.965 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 11986 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 22.468 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 13 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.579 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.199 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.507 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 260 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 6.401 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.625 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.022 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.124 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 317 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 2.322 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.431 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.048 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.952 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 118370 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 6.939 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 2 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.288 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.129 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.320 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 111914 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 91.022 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 19 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.209 | 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 | 3.2 | Same as national | 231 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3 | Better than national | 3347 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 9.6 | Better than national | 329 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.5 | Same as national | 101 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.4 | Same as national | 113 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.2 | Better than national | 813 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.3 | Better than national | 591 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.1 | Same as national | 369 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.42 | Same as national | 8932 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 185.42 | Same as national | 231 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.35 | Same as national | 12149 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 12365 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.62 | Same as national | 3530 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.44 | Same as national | 1763 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 18.45 | Worse than national | 1797 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 5.34 | Worse than national | 3953 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 8.03 | Same as national | 1777 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.52 | Same as national | 635 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.52 | Same as national | 2219 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.38 | 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 | -12.2 | Not available | 430 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -7.4 | Not available | 970 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -7.7 | Not available | 625 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.8 | Better than national | 5524 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.8 | Same as national | 1158 |
| 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 | 1.2 | Same as national | 541 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.1 | Same as national | 430 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as national | 100 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.4 | Same as national | 118 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.4 | Same as national | 970 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as national | 223 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.9 | Same as national | 625 |
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 | 3959 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 3959 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 3959 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 3959 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 3959 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 3959 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 3959 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 3959 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 3959 |
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 | 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 | 84 | 5332 |
| 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 | 181 | 406 |
| 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 | 180 | 382 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 231 | 15 |
| 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 | 1 | 59637 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 94 | 66 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 7314 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 86 | 115 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 91 | 46 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 39 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 92 | 116 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 96 | 76 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 395 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 11268 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 100 | 3020 |
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 Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla rated?
- Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla have emergency services?
- Yes. Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla located?
- Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla is located at 9888 Genesee Avenue, la Jolla, CA 92037.
- What type of hospital is Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla?
- Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Physician).
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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.