

Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center is a medical facility located in Harbor City, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
9% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Deppe
Unfortunately, my experience with Dr. Robertson-Peete has been consistently disappointing. Every visit feels like a replay of the last — the same scripted speech focused on general prevention tips like hydration and protected sex, regardless of why you’re there. When I’ve tried to ask about more...
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Roberts
Dr Zikry is an amazing doctor . Great at his profession and has a nice bedside manner
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Zikry
Dr. Zikry was knowledgeable courteous and understanding. I had never gone to a dermatologist and I had a lot of sun damage so I was imagining the worst. But he did a thorough examination and he spotted one small area of concern regarding a pre cancerous spot and he froze it. I will continue to see...
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Zikry
Location
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center located?
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center is located at 25825 Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center has been awarded with Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center highly rated with patients?
74% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center profile..
How does Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
I had an appointment with Nicole Roberts Deppe 4-16-25. To protect myself, I won’t go into detail, but it’s important to me that I leave a review for others looking for her rating. I’d NEVER EVER recommend her to ANYONE I care about & I’ll never schedule an appt w her again. I hope Kaiser HR sees...