Mountain View Hospital is the Top Ranked Community Hospital in the Bay Area
May 6, 2026 - El Camino Health has been named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek. El Camino Health's Mountain View hospital ranked #97 nationally and #15 in California, highlighting its world-class care, advanced medical technology, and exceptional patient outcomes. This marks the fifth consecutive year El Camino Health has earned this national recognition of leading hospitals.
"The latest technology innovations in the skilled hands of caring physicians, nurses, and staff make the difference in patient outcomes," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer of El Camino Health. "This honor reflects our culture of safety and our mission to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to the people of the communities we serve."
The annual list, presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, evaluates hospitals across 32 countries. The ranking is based on four rigorous data sources:
- Recommendations from medical experts (doctors, hospital managers, and healthcare professionals)
- Hospital quality metrics
- Patient experience data
- Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
In addition to the global recognition, El Camino Health continues to be a leader in the San Francisco Bay Area, ranking as a top-tier community-based healthcare system. The hospital’s inclusion on the list underscores success in key areas including infection prevention and clinical results across specialized services such as cardiovascular care, oncology and maternity.
The ranking is based exclusively on third-party data and independent evaluations. The 2026 methodology placed a greater emphasis on hospital quality metrics and patient-reported outcomes, further validating El Camino Health’s focus on connecting with each patient to provide personalized care that includes long-term patient health and functional well-being.
About El Camino Health
El Camino Health has served the communities of Silicon Valley and the South Bay for more than 60 years, with nationally recognized physicians and nurses at two independent not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, and 28 care locations across the region, which includes primary care, multi-specialty care, and urgent care. El Camino Health is dedicated to giving patients high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technology and research. As your healthcare partner of choice, we focus on keeping you healthy and getting you back on your feet when you need it, so you can live your best life.
Key Services Include:
- Cancer care
- Cardiovascular care
- Maternity care
- Mental health and addiction services
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonology
- Urology
- Women's Health
Women's Health Awards & Achievements:
- Named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek
- Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report
- San Francisco Bay Area's first Magnet hospital for nursing excellence
- Among fewer than 2% of hospitals nationwide to receive Five Magnet Designations
To learn more, visit elcaminohealth.org.
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