Sherman Oaks Hospital among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare think tank
June 26, 2025 — Sherman Oaks Hospital, a proud member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Sherman Oaks Hospital achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide.
Sherman Oaks Hospital ranked 29 out of 258 acute care hospitals in California and 313 nationally on the social responsibility metric. According to the Index, the hospital also performed well on Lown’s Value of Care and achieved Top 5 in California metrics. These are independent rankings and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
“Hospitals are facing unprecedented political and financial challenges,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “In this uncertain environment, it’s more important than ever to support the socially responsible hospitals who are delivering high-quality care to all in their community.”
“We are incredibly proud to receive an ‘A’ for Social Responsibility from the Lown Institute, which recognizes Sherman Oaks Hospital as one of the best in the nation for serving our patients and community. This award reflects our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care while addressing the social determinants of health,” said EM V. Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Sherman Oaks Hospital. “We believe that true healthcare extends beyond the walls of our hospital, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. This recognition inspires us to continue our efforts and strive for excellence in all that we do.”
Sherman Oaks Hospital has been recognized for clinical quality and safety excellence over the years. A recipient of the Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award and was named among the Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety for 12 Years in a Row from 2014 to 2025. Also, Sherman Oaks was named by IBM Watson Health™ (formerly Truven Health Analytics) as one of 100 Top Hospitals™ in the Nation. Nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for improving stroke treatment. Received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke certification. The hospital has recently earned a Bronze Seal Accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes, for more than 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals nationwide — offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. In the sixth annual rankings, the 2025-26 Lown Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others. Full methodology can be found on the Lown Index website.
The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. Learn more at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.
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.
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