Loma Linda University Medical Center ranked best hospital in Inland Empire
U.S. News & World Report named LLUMC the top hospital in the Riverside-San Bernardino region and among California’s best.
LOMA LINDA, Calif. — Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has been named the best hospital in the Riverside and San Bernardino metro area by the U.S. News & World Report.
Why it matters: The report also placed LLUMC among the elite 13% of hospitals nationwide. With high performing ratings across 14 adult procedures and top national rankings in obstetrics and gynecology, the hospital offers advanced care to local residents.
Details: Not only did Loma Linda rank first in the region, it also tied for 16th best hospital in California.
The obstetrics and gynecology program ranked 38th best in the nation with two adult specialties, gastroenterology and GI surgery and urology, earning high performing distinctions
Other adult procedures and conditions that were ranked as high performing include aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia lymphoma and myeloma, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery and stroke care.
LLUMC-Murrieta was specifically recognized for its excellence in treating heart attacks.
What they’re saying: “This recognition of so many of our specialties validates the commitment we’ve made to providing world-class medical and surgical care,” Anthony Hilliard, the chief executive officer of Loma Linda University Health Hospitals, said. “These impressive U.S. News rankings make residents across the Inland Empire aware of our commitment to providing outstanding medical care, and that they can stay close to home for all their healthcare needs.”
Zoom out: U.S. News evaluated around 4,400 hospitals across the country to create their Best Hospitals 2025-2026 report. The rankings are intended to assist both patients and doctors when making decisions about where to seek care, especially for challenging conditions or elective procedures.
Data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, American Hospital Association, professional organizations and medical specialists are factored into the rankings. This year’s analysis also relied on risk-adjusted data from more than 800 million records of patient care.
