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USC Arcadia Hospital

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At a glance

USC Arcadia Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.618Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.327Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days8367Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.099Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases9Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.268Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.443Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.555Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days12111Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases11.462Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases10Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.872Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.463Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit3.516Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures112Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.744Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.458Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures85Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.708Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.232Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.760Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days69510Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.482Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases4Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.730Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.357Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.772Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days66631Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases48.614Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases26Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.535Better 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 patients3.4Same as national195
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national1700
Death rate for heart attack patients12.2Same as national120
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.5Same as national25
Death rate for COPD patients6.7Same as national72
Death rate for heart failure patients9.8Same as national398
Death rate for pneumonia patients14Better than national595
Death rate for stroke patients10.8Better than national261
Pressure ulcer rate0.70Same as national5994
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications190.26Same as national89
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.25Same as national6579
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.20Same as national6907
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.45Same as national1486
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.88Same as national534
Postoperative respiratory failure rate15.28Same as national562
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.52Same as national1534
Postoperative sepsis rate7.95Same as national512
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.29Same as national479
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.80Same as national1417
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.27Same 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-6.6Not available109
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-10.7Not available467
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients21.2Not available624
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14Same as national2773
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national408
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national538
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.1Same as national109
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18Same as national84
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.3Same as national467
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5Same as national187
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.9Same as national624

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 rating2552
Doctor communication - star rating2552
Communication about medicines - star rating1552
Discharge information - star rating2552
Cleanliness - star rating3552
Quietness - star rating2552
Overall hospital rating - star rating2552
Recommend hospital - star rating2552
Summary star rating2552

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination902771
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 better266399
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 better258372
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better39915
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better62715
Left before being seen453268
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98416
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing151172
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock64149
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9559
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9652
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle78150
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8477
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy82182
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter6052
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 288165
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 USC Arcadia Hospital rated?
USC Arcadia Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does USC Arcadia Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. USC Arcadia Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is USC Arcadia Hospital located?
USC Arcadia Hospital is located at 300 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007.
What type of hospital is USC Arcadia Hospital?
USC Arcadia Hospital 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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