Downey Medical Center Recognized as a Top-Tier Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center Recognized as a Top Performer by U.S. News & World Report
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center has once again been honoured by U.S. News & World Report, earning the title of a Best Regional Hospital in the 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition. This recognition comes as a result of the hospital's exceptional performance in multiple specialties, procedures, and common conditions.
Out of the 39 eligible Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, a staggering 37 were recognised in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Hospitals analysis. This means that more than 90% of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have been acknowledged for their high-quality care.
The hospital's physicians and care teams were praised for their dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care, allowing patients to focus on healing and recovery with peace of mind. Dr. Laurie Anne Chu, area medical director at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, expressed her gratitude for this recognition, stating, "Our team is committed to providing the best possible care for our patients, and it's an honour to be recognised for our efforts."
U.S. News & World Report's annual ratings and rankings are designed to assist patients in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. The recognition for Downey Medical Center was reported in the "City News" and "Health" sections.
Downey Medical Center was specifically recognised for excellence in maternity care, earning the highest award a hospital can receive in this category. In addition to this, the hospital was evaluated based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and level of nursing care.
The hospital was recognized as high performing for 10 medical procedures and conditions: spinal fusion, congestive heart failure, heart attack, hip fracture, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, stroke, and arrhythmia. U.S. News also recognised Downey Medical Center as high performing in orthopedics.
This is not the first time Downey Medical Center has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report. In previous years, it was also acknowledged as a Best Regional Hospital and for high performance in various medical procedures and conditions. Nine Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Southern California ranked among the state's best, including Downey Medical Center.
U.S. News analysed data from more than 800 million records of patient care for the Best Hospitals Specialty rankings and Procedures and Conditions ratings. The recognition of Kaiser Permanente hospitals demonstrates the organization's commitment to providing safe, high-quality care to its patients.
In conclusion, the recognition by U.S. News & World Report is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center. Patients can confidently choose this hospital for their healthcare needs, knowing they will receive top-notch care in a compassionate environment.
[1] For more information about the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, visit usnews.com/best-hospitals.
Members of the community can take comfort in knowing that Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, a renowned institution, has once again been acknowledged for its exceptional care in various medical procedures and conditions, including spinal fusion, heart attack, and pneumonia. This recognition also extends to the field of orthopedics. On the other hand, individuals seeking updates on local events and community news, or those interested in health-and-wellness discussions, might also find interest in the recent news of Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center being recognized for its success in maternity care, and its commitment to science, as demonstrated by the high-quality care provided for medical-conditions such as leukemia and lymphoma.
