Award Winning Healthcare in Long Beach, CA

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.

U.S. News and World Report Top Recognition

U.S. News & World Report named St. Mary a High Performing Hospital for the procedures listed below in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for all services and procedures.

  • Heart Attack
  • Pneumonia

Top 10% in the Nation

Named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 2 Years by Healthgrades. (2022-23)

American Heart Association - Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Award

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. 

American Heart Association - Get With The Guidelines, Gold Award

St. Mary Medical Center 5-Star Recipient

Our hospital is proud to have received the 5-star designation from Healthgrades for treatment of sepsis, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

      

According to Healthgrades, these recognitions indicate that St. Mary’s Medical Center’s clinical outcomes are statistically better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure while being evaluated. Most importantly, this means our attention to excellence likely led to better outcomes for our patients which means, when you come here, you can relax, knowing you are in good hands.

Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

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.

Blue Distinction Center

St. Mary’s Medical Center is a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatrics. Being a Blue Distinction Center means that St. Mary’s Medical Center has been recognized by BlueCross BlueShield as a facility with healthcare providers who have been recognized for their expertise in specialty care services. 

Best Maternity Hospital 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. 

High Performer in Healthcare Equality

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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Logo of 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer

Other Awards

  • 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