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St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach is proud to be an award-winning regional medical center. Our awards and accolades are a testament to the excellence and dedication of our highly skilled physicians, employees and volunteers.
St. Mary earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction reflects our dedication to providing exceptional care and a safe environment for every patient.
The Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. The program aims to increasing healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
Healthgrades awards recognize hospitals delivering superior patient outcomes across multiple specialties, giving you confidence in choosing a high-performing facility. This recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation of both patient outcomes and the patient experience itself, using data from the hospitals' own patient surveys.
2026 Specialty Awards
St. Mary’s Medical Center was awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. This award highlights the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, and the latest scientific evidence.
The Gold Seal of Approval® 2022 by The Joint Commission
St. Mary’s Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditation and certification agency for hospitals, as well as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Our care team has the experience you’re looking for – and experience counts.
America’s Best Maternity Hospitals (2025) and World’s Best Hospitals (2024) by Newsweek
This Newsweek award for maternity means we offer you high-quality care during your pregnancy and childbirth. Newsweek has recognized our commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, as evidenced by our excellent medical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and recommendations from healthcare professionals. This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire maternity team, from our doctors and nurses to our lactation consultants and social workers.
St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and employees.
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St. Mary Medical Center receiving a CMS 4-star designation for Medicaid and Medicare services demonstrates a strong commitment to quality patient care, as rated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A 4-star rating indicates above-average performance across various quality measures, including mortality rates, patient safety, readmission rates, patient experience, and the timeliness and effectiveness of care. This recognition signifies that St. Mary has excelled in providing high-quality services to both its Medicare and Medicaid patients.
The Telly Awards, established in 1979, are prestigious international awards recognizing excellence in video and television across all screens, receiving over 13,000 entries annually. Winners are chosen by a council of over 250 industry experts from leading companies like Adobe and Netflix, based on categories like Branded Content and Social Video. The Empowering Futures: The St. Mary Healthcare Vocations Initiative video received a Bronze Telly Award, signifying its recognition for achieving a high standard of quality and creativity within its specific category, as judged against a global pool of submissions.
Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 2 Years (2022–23)
Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
Comprehensive Stroke Center by Los Angeles County EMS Agency
Blue Distinction Center for Bariatrics by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Mammography Accredited Facility by American College of Radiology
ACS Designated Level II Trauma Center
Cardiac STEMI Receiving Center
