Top-Ranked Maternity Care Providers: Downey Medical Center and 13 Other Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Southern California Recognized
In a recent announcement, Newsweek and Statista have identified the top maternity hospitals in America for 2025. Among the recognized hospitals are several Kaiser Permanente medical centers, including Downey Medical Center, which has been named a High Performing medical center for Maternity Care by both Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report.
The rankings are based on a range of performance metrics related to clinical excellence, patient outcomes, and patient experience. These metrics include safety practices, quality of care, medical outcomes for mothers and newborns, patient satisfaction, and adherence to national guidelines like those from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
For example, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood earned the distinction partly due to its clinical excellence, comprehensive maternal-fetal care facilities, and recognition such as the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program "Gold Safe Sleep Hospital" status.
Newsweek and Statista’s hospital rankings involve evaluating thousands of hospitals across the U.S. through comprehensive data, including clinical performance, patient experience surveys, and professional recommendations. These incorporate objective performance indicators and verified data from hospital records and third-party quality assessments.
The recognized hospitals in Southern California include Anaheim, Downey, Baldwin Park, Fontana, Irvine, Los Angeles, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Panorama City, Riverside, San Diego, South Bay, West Los Angeles, and Woodland Hills medical centers. Downey Medical Center is one of 13 Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Southern California named a 2025 High Performing medical center for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.
Michelle Gaskill-Hames, president of Kaiser Permanente Southern California and Hawaii, Health Plan and Hospitals, attributed the recognition to the commitment to outstanding maternity outcomes and the dedication of staff and physicians. Dr. Ramin Davidoff, executive medical director and chair of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and chair and CEO of the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, praised the exceptional care delivered by Kaiser Permanente's maternity teams.
Downey Medical Center is recognized for its care during the COVID-19 pandemic, including protecting families and babies. The hospital is also commended for its efforts in helping moms recover more quickly after a cesarean birth.
Publicly available data from patient surveys was used to analyze the overall patient experience in the hospital. A nationwide online survey of health care professionals and hospital managers was conducted to recommend leading maternity hospitals in the U.S.
In 2020, Newsweek's "Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2020" Report recognized Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center for exceptional care to mothers, babies, and families. The hospital was also recognized in Newsweek's America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 list.
In summary, America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 rankings by Newsweek and Statista are based on validated key performance indicators of maternity care quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction metrics, backed by thorough data verification and adherence to recognized standards like AAP guidelines. These rankings are a testament to the exceptional care provided by hospitals like Downey Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.
The community news highlights Downey Medical Center being named a High Performing maternity hospital in America for 2025, as part of the America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 rankings by Newsweek and Statista. This recognition is a result of the hospital's commitment to quality maternity care, excellent patient outcomes, and overall patient satisfaction, as well as its adherence to national guidelines like those from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In addition to Downey Medical Center, other Kaiser Permanente medical centers in Southern California have also been recognized for their maternity care services, making it a significant health-and-wellness event for the community.
