Hospitals in Santa Cruz County, California
4 Medicare-certified hospitals, sorted by CMS overall rating (a national standard — not curved within California). “Not rated” is CMS’s own suppression, never a judgment.
| Hospital | City | CMS rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz | ★★★★★4 | Yes |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville | ★★★★★2 | Yes |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility | Santa Cruz | not rated | No |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | not rated | No |
Data: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov), last updated April 28, 2026. This site is not affiliated with CMS or any government agency.