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Hospitals in California

377 hospitals in 212 cities and 56 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Hospitals in California at a glance

  • With a population of 39,287,377, California has 377 hospitals (9.6 per 1 million people).
  • Per person, that is 40% below the national rate (16 per 1 million).
  • It ranks 2nd among the states by number of hospitals.
  • The largest group is Acute Care Hospitals (73%), ahead of Psychiatric Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals.
  • 279 have a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5; 29 earned the top five stars.
  • Los Angeles (32), San Diego (11) and San Francisco (11) have the most, 14% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in California?
There are 377 hospitals in California in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which California cities have the most hospitals?
Los Angeles (32), San Diego (11), San Francisco (11), Sacramento (10), Long Beach (6).
What is the highest-rated hospital in California?
Adventist Health Howard Memorial in Willits, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.