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Accreditations and Awards

More excellence starts here

When you choose Adventist Health Glendale, you have the peace of mind in knowing you’re being cared for at a fully accredited, award-winning hospital. Year after year, we consistently rank among Southern California’s top hospitals for high-quality care, safety, and patient satisfaction. Our entire staff is dedicated to putting safety first for every patient, including you and your loved ones.

Accreditations and designations

  • Accreditation from The Joint Commission
  • Magnet-designated for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center accredited by DNV-GL Healthcare USA, Inc.
  • Comprehensive Cancer Program accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
  • STEMI Receiving Center designated for L.A. County Emergency Medical Services
  • Primary PCI Chest Pain Center accredited by the American College of Cardiology
  • Gold seal accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)

Awards and recognitions

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21 straight A grades for hospital safety 

Adventist Health Glendale has earned 21 consecutive "A" grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Only 31 hospitals in the country and seven in California have earned 21 continuous “A” grades since 2015. We are the only hospital in our community, including Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada, and Burbank, with a current “A” rating. The Leapfrog grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 

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Magnet-designated for nursing excellence 

Adventist Health Glendale is recognized as a Magnet-designated organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest and most prestigious international distinction that a healthcare organization can receive for nursing. Fewer than 9% of U.S. hospitals are Magnet-recognized. We are the first healthcare facility in Glendale to receive this distinction.  

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