Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center is a medical facility located in Sacramento, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Hip Replacement
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Katz
Dr. Brink is truly one of the kindest doctors—and people—I’ve ever met. He genuinely cares about his patients, listens attentively, and never rushes through appointments. He’s always accessible by email or phone for any questions or concerns, which speaks volumes about his dedication.At 50 years...
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Brink
I believe Dr Squires is a good doctor and I would recommend him. He does a great job explaining things. He is also very quick to respond to questions via the message center.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Squiers
Her ability to listen and do what's necessary for effective care. She ordered test and submitted referrals to ensure individuals received proper care.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Ekeke
Four months after my mammoplasty reduction, I am still in awe of the results. Dr. Khachi, a highly skilled and attentive professional, made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Dr. Khachi for his exceptional knowledge, caring nature, and professionalism.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Khachi
Location
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center located?
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center is located at 6600 Bruceville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center has been awarded with Surgical Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center profile..
How does Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
I transferred from Sutter to Kaiser and Dr. Katz about 5 years ago, following discussions with several friends on the Kaiser system and Doctor selection. I was told at the time that Dr. Katz was “no nonsense”, i.e. she doesn’t cater to imaginary illnesses or questionable drug requests but does...