Best Hospitals in San Diego, CA — 2025 Guide
San Diego has 9 Medicare-certified hospitals. The top-rated hospital is Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr with a Safety Score of 7.3/10. The average safety score across all San Diego hospitals is 5.6/10.
Of the 9 hospitals in San Diego, 6 offer emergency services. When looking for emergency care in San Diego, CA, we recommend checking our scores and calling ahead to confirm availability.
How to Choose a Hospital in San Diego
When choosing a hospital in San Diego, consider the Safety Score, CMS star rating, and whether the hospital offers emergency services or birth-friendly care. Our scores are based on official CMS Medicare data including mortality rates, patient safety incidents, and readmission rates.
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, 2024. For informational use only.