Hospitals in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, California is served by 2 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average CMS overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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Hospitals profiles in Palo Alto

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Lucile Salter Packard Children's HSP at Stanford Palo Alto, CA 94304 No CMS rating Hospital · Veterans Health Administration Palo Alto VA Medical Center Palo Alto, CA 94304 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

Hospitals by ZIP code in Palo Alto

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About hospitals in Palo Alto

Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

For families in Palo Alto, CA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals does Palo Alto have?

According to current CMS data, Palo Alto, CA has 2 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

What is the best way to compare hospitals in Palo Alto?

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. Open any profile above to see the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.

Will Medicare pay for hospitals in Palo Alto?

Listings here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs vary by service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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