Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

75%

Patients that would definitely recommend

5% higher than the national average

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is a medical facility located in Long Beach, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.

Awards

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

12 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™

2023, 2022

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

2023, 2021

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

2021

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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73%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

1% higher than the national average

75%

Would definitely recommend

5% higher than the national average

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%80%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%80%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%64%66%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%62%62%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%85%86%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%50%52%

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%48%62%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%72%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

She is taking care of every small issue and address it in the best way, listens and discuss patiently.

Sam Hanna Oct 01 2023

Review for Dr. Ghashghaei

Dr. Edwards is incredibly thorough and genuinely caring. As new parents, Dr. Edwards and her entire staff have been a reassuring presence for both my wife and I, giving us a peace of mind in keeping our daughter’s health and developmental milestones in focus. Dr. Edwards truly has been tremendous...

Kerry & Kiyoko Oct 01 2023

Review for Dr. Edwards

Dr. Kieu is easy to talk to. She has a good bedside manner and discusses things with you as opposed to telling things to you. This method allows for a patient/professional relationship instead of other doctors that make you feel like cattle going through processing. Thanks Dr. Kieu!

Ran Sep 30 2023

Review for Dr. Kieu

My visits to him for the last 18 years since the early days of the practice has made me feel like I live in a small town (Iowa by the Sea), and he’s the well qualified local physician who takes care of us all. He’s thorough with my health and well being, and encourages my self-reliance between...

Sep 29 2023

Review for Dr. Norcross

It's a fact that in 2014, Dr. Farin saved my life and continues to keep me safe to this day. She is an excellent doctor. Whether it be an in person appointment or tele-health, you are in good hands. She is straight forward, but also caring and compassionate. I wouldn't want to see anyone else. ...

Elise S Sep 29 2023

Review for Dr. Farin

Location

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach CA 90806

CallDirections

(562) 383-0364

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Long Beach Memorial Medical Center located?

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is located at 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Long Beach Memorial Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ in the past two years.

Is Long Beach Memorial Medical Center highly rated with patients?

73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Long Beach Memorial Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center?

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How does Long Beach Memorial Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

2801 Atlantic Ave

Long Beach, CA 90806

Directions

(562) 383-0364