Selected as “America’s 250 Best Hospitals” for four consecutive years by Healthgrades, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center also recently earned its tenth “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group. Named “America’s Best Maternity Hospital” by Newsweek, its Women’s Health Pavilion opened in 2024 as the county’s first location dedicated entirely to women’s healthcare. Spanning three stories, each floor provides specialized care for women in every stage of their life, including breast health, specialty women’s cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, community education center and more. Additional Healthgrades recognition includes “100 Best” in both gastrointestinal care and gastrointestinal surgery, “Patient Safety Excellence” and “Critical Care Excellence” awards. The organization also awarded the hospital 5-star national rankings for colorectal and gall bladder surgeries, hip fracture treatment, respiratory failure, and treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, diabetic emergencies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory failure and other medical issues. In addition to being listed as high-performing in 11 categories by U.S. News & World Report, Saddleback Medical Center’s level 3 geriatric emergency department recognition reflects a commitment to high-quality, age-friendly care. Consistently recognized by Orange County Register readers as one of the “Best Hospitals in Orange County,” the hospital is highly praised in the community for its comprehensive programs in heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, joint replacement and women’s health.
