Quality Recognition
Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a highly regarded 342-bed nonprofit acute care hospital with a heritage of quality patient care that is centered on the whole patient, body, mind and spirit.
U.S. News and World Report Awards
U.S. News & World Report named St. Bernardine Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for 2024-2025 in the following procedures. This recognizes care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for all services and procedures.
High Performing Hospitals
Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety
[Hospital Name] earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction reflects our dedication to providing exceptional care and a safe environment for every patient.
Healthgrades Awards
Healthgrades awards recognize hospitals delivering superior patient outcomes across multiple specialties, giving you confidence in choosing a high-performing facility. This recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation of both patient outcomes and the patient experience itself, using data from the hospitals' own patient surveys.
2025 Excellence Award:
- Recipient of the Healthgrades 2025 Prostate Surgery Excellence Award
2025 National Rankings:
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery in 2025
5-Star Recipient Awards:
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies in 2025
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery in 2025
Blue Distinction Awards
A Blue Distinction Center award signifies that a hospital or other healthcare facility has met nationally recognized quality standards and performance measures in a specific area of care, such as cardiac care, bariatric surgery, or spine surgery. The award is given by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and indicates a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.
Blue Distinction Center Categories
- Bariatric
- Cardiac Care
- Maternity
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer
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St. Bernardine Medical Center values all lives and makes an effort to treat each of their patients and visitors with the best quality care possible. The Healthcare Equality Index Award is given by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation who evaluates the hospital’s efforts to provide inclusive and equitable care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer patients and their families. With this award, you can be certain that everyone will receive the highest quality care at our hospital.
Center for Excellence in Robotic Surgery Endorsement
Achieving this notable award means that our robotics surgery team including doctors, surgeons, staff, and procedures have met rigorous standards in performing advanced robotic surgeries. This means that you are receiving top-quality care with the best experts available. The Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery has endorsed St. Bernardine Medical Center’s robotics surgery program, ensuring that defined patient safety and care standards have been met. When you elect to have your surgery here, not only will you receive the best care possible, but you will also be on the road to recovery faster thanks to the minimally invasive nature of these procedures.
Best Healthcare Provider Award
St. Bernardine Medical Center was nominated by Inland Empire Magazine Readers for Best Healthcare Provider.
Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
St. Bernardine Medical Center was awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. This award highlights the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, and the latest scientific evidence.