Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 148-bed hospital in the San Fernando Valley offering clinical programs across critical care, stroke, gastrointestinal, respiratory and rehabilitation services, alongside specialized programs including gero-psychiatric services for older adults and a multi-specialty outpatient clinic for preventive and specialty consultations. The hospital earned 5-star ratings from Healthgrades for hip fracture treatment for nine consecutive years and has received the American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus” and “Stroke Gold Plus” quality achievement awards. In 2026, the Lown Institute awarded Encino Hospital “Grade A” ratings in value of care, patient outcomes, clinical outcomes, pay equity, avoiding overuse and cost efficiency, and the hospital ranked among the top five hospitals in California for pay equity. Encino Hospital holds full accreditation from The Joint Commission in the hospital accreditation program, primary stroke center, and laboratory accreditation program, and is approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services as both a stroke center and a pediatrics facility. Most recently, the hospital was honored with a Healthgrades 5-star clinical achievement for hip fracture treatment in October 2025.
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Becker's Recognition
Encino Hospital Medical Centerhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Great Community Hospitals
Community hospitals are a crucial piece of the overall healthcare system in the U.S. They provide patients located outside of metropolitan areas with convenient, affordable care. Some of these community hospitals serve rural populations, while others benefit suburban communities.
2025 Winner

2026 Winner

