Sherman Oaks Hospital Recognized with Five-Star Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
Sherman Oaks, CA – October 28, 2025 – Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Among Sherman Oaks Hospital’s new recognitions are two five-star ratings for orthopedic and pulmonary services, including hip fracture treatment and treatment of pneumonia.
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Sherman Oaks Hospital for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including Sherman Oaks and the San Fernando Valley area.”
“At Sherman Oaks Hospital, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality specialty care that makes a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives. Our recent Healthgrades achievement award stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence and our continuous investment in robust processes and strong leadership. Each initiative we implement, from enhancing our treatment protocols to fostering a culture that prioritizes excellence at every level, demonstrates our unwavering dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of our patients. It is our mission to provide care that not only meets but exceeds expectations, solidifying our role as a trusted healthcare provider in the community.”
Sherman Oaks Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas, including Sherman Oaks and San Fernado Valley. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved and 156,797 complications could have been avoided.*
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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About Sherman Oaks Hospital:
Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of special-sized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital is nationally recognized as a “100 Top Hospital” by IBM Watson Health. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.