Both Cedars-Sinai and Johns Hopkins are highly-regarded hospitals with strengths in different areas. Cedars-Sinai stands out for its patient experience and stroke care, while Johns Hopkins is notable for its advanced surgical technologies and lower mortality rates for certain conditions. The choice between the two may depend on the specific medical needs and priorities of the patient.
| Attribute | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA) | Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Ranking (US News & World Report) | Tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in 2024-25 and 2025-26; Named to the Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Hospitals 2025-26' rankings; #2 hospital in the nation and #1 in California in 2022-23 | Honor Roll hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026 (top 20 nationally, no numerical ranking). Ranked #1 in Maryland and Baltimore. Ranked #5 nationally in 2022-2023. |
| Specialty Rankings | 11 specialties ranked nationally among the top 50 hospitals in the nation; Top rankings include: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#2 nationally, #1 in CA), Orthopedics (#5 nationally, #1 in CA), Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (#5 nationally), Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (#6 nationally, #1 in CA), Diabetes & Endocrinology (#9 nationally), Obstetrics & Gynecology (#8 nationally, #1 in Los Angeles) | Twelve specialties ranked among the top 10. Rheumatology is ranked #1 for the 21st consecutive year. Historically high-ranking specialties include Psychiatry (No. 2) and Ophthalmology (No. 3). |
| Overall Patient Experience Rating | Five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the seventh straight time; Overall rating of 91 out of 100; Recommend to others rating of 93 out of 100 | Emphasizes patient satisfaction and a positive family experience. Uses the HCAHPS survey to gather patient feedback. Encourages open communication between care teams, patients, and families. |
| Mortality Rate Compared to National Average | Comprehensive Stroke Center had the lowest mortality rate in the U.S. for ischemic strokes among Medicare patients; Ischemic stroke 30-day mortality rate has rated 'better than the national rate' since 2014; Second lowest 30-day mortality rates for heart attack patients at 8.6% | COPD: 5.4% vs 8.8%. Heart failure: 11.1% vs 12.2%. Pneumonia: 6.8% vs 11.6%. Stroke: 10.2% vs 13.3%. CABG surgery: 2.9% vs 2.6% (national). |
| Safety Grade (Leapfrog) | 'C' grade in a Spring ranking of hospital safety by the Leapfrog Group | 'B' grade in the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Awarded an 'A' in the most recent round of safety grades. |
| Availability of Advanced Technologies | Considered in U.S. News & World Report rankings | High-volume robotic surgery center. Uses robotic surgery for tumors of the liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum. Utilizes thoracic ion robotic technology for minimally invasive lung procedures. |
| Number of Beds | 915 licensed beds (other sources mention 886 licensed beds) | 1,042 total staffed beds (other sources list 1,091 beds). |
| ER Wait Times | Average time spent in the emergency department is 127 minutes, compared to the California average of 161 minutes and the national average of 143 minutes | Not available |
| Insurance Plans Accepted | Contracted with more than 100 types of insurance plans, including private insurance, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), Point of Service Plans (POS), Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPO), Medicare, and Medi-Cal | Accepts Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna Healthcare, and others. Johns Hopkins Healthcare supports Employer Health Programs (EHP), US Family Health Plan, Priority Partners, & Advantage MD. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer. |
| Distance from Major Airport | Approximately 11 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); 19.07 km (11.85 miles) by car; Total driving distance is 18 km | Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is about 12 miles away. Driving distance is about 11.8 miles, taking approximately 18 minutes. |
| Availability of On-site Parking | Self-parking is available in Cedars-Sinai parking lot P4: 1st hour free, $5 each hour thereafter, $15 daily maximum; Valet parking is the same price as self-parking, but gratuities are not accepted | Parking available for visitors, patients, and staff at the Washington Hill parking lot. Valet parking is also an option. |
| Patient-to-Nurse Ratio | 4,700+ nurses; The hospital's proportion of RN nursing hours per patient day to total nursing hours per patient day is 73.97% | Not available |