Overview

A recent hospital safety report has revealed that 14 hospitals in Los Angeles County have achieved "A" grades for their patient safety measures. This biannual report, released by the Leapfrog Group, assesses hospitals across the United States based on their ability to prevent medical errors and other patient harm.

Among the hospitals in Los Angeles County, six have received straight "A" grades, while eight others also earned an "A". However, two hospitals in the county, Los Angeles Community Hospital and Norwalk Community Hospital, were assigned "D" grades.

Key details

  • 14 hospitals in Los Angeles County received "A" grades for patient safety.
  • The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades are issued biannually.
  • Hospitals are graded on their ability to prevent medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
  • Los Angeles County has six hospitals with straight "A" grades.
  • 67 hospitals across California received a "C" grade.
  • Los Angeles Community Hospital and Norwalk Community Hospital received "D" grades.
  • Norwalk Community Hospital improved from an "F" grade last year.
  • Leapfrog's report indicates improvements in 17 patient safety measures.
  • Health care-associated infections have declined significantly since fall 2022.
  • Central line-associated bloodstream infections decreased by 50%.
  • Medication safety systems have improved, with increased use of computerized physician order entry systems.
  • Adoption of barcode medication administration systems rose from 47% to 93% from 2018 to 2025.

Context

The Leapfrog Group's report is the only national ratings program that focuses exclusively on patient safety, highlighting both improvements and areas needing attention in hospitals across the country.

What happens next

Patch has reached out to Los Angeles Community Hospital and Norwalk Community Hospital for their responses regarding the recent safety rankings.

What we don't know yet

Details regarding the specific reasons for the grades assigned to Los Angeles Community Hospital and Norwalk Community Hospital have not been confirmed.