Accreditations & Awards

Delivering Quality Healthcare to the South Bay

Torrance Memorial is leading the way in the South Bay for expert care, ranking among the best hospitals in California and the nation. One of our most focused activities is on continuous measurement and improvement of our services.

U.S. News & World Report

Ranked #4 in LA Region and #9 in California

Torrance Memorial Medical Center has again been recognized as the Best Hospital for 2024-2025 for the 13th straight year by U.S. News & World Report, placing the hospital in the top 3% in California.

Torrance Memorial remained the 9^th highest-ranked overall hospital quality in California and 4^th in the Los Angeles/Orange County region. Ranking “High Performing” in six specialties and 16 of 20 procedures and conditions, Torrance Memorial is also distinguished as nationally ranked in Orthopedics (#37) and OB/GYN (#43).

Specialties:

OB/GYN – Nationally Ranked
Orthopedics – Nationally Ranked
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Geriatrics
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Pulmonology and Lung Surgery
Urology

Procedures/Conditions:

COPD
Back surgery (Spinal Fusion)
Colon cancer surgery
Diabetes
Gynecological cancer curgery
Heart attack
Heart failure
Hip fracture
Hip replacement
Kidney failure
Knee replacement
Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
Lung cancer surgery
Pneumonia
Prostate Cancer Surgery
Stroke

Newsweek

Top 1% Hospital in the Nation

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized by Newsweek as part of its list of World’s Best Hospitals 2024. This year, Torrance Memorial ranks as the 43rd best hospital in the nation, 10th best in California and places Torrance Memorial in the top elite 150 to 250 hospitals in the world.

This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider

Joint Commission

joint commission gold seal The Joint Commission is an independent non-profit organization which accredits and certifies more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States and is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality. Additionally, accreditation is required to participate in the CMS program, as well as most major health insurers and HMO providers. Joint Commission accredited organizations can also earn certification for programs devoted to chronic diseases and conditions. Torrance Memorial has received Joint Commission accreditation in the following areas:

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Home Health, Hospice & Home-Based Palliative Care
Clinical Lab & Blood Bank
Spine Surgery
Maternal Child Health
Total Knee & Hip Replacement

Magnet Designated

The Magnet Recognition Program® is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the largest and most prominent nurses credentialing organization in the world. It recognizes healthcare organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and professionalism in nursing practice. The Magnet Model provides a framework for nursing practice, research, and measurement of outcomes, and is comprised of various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care.

ANCC logo Torrance Memorial has also been designated as an Accredited Practice Transition Program with Distinction organization by the ANCC for demonstrating excellence in nursing training, education and development. The Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) organizations set the standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) into new practice settings.