Kaiser Permanente Redwood City hospital has been awarded an 'A' grade for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group in its spring 2026 ratings. - The nonprofit evaluates nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide twice a year based on patient injuries, medical errors, medication errors, and infections.
- Nine Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California received A grades, including Redwood City, Fresno, Manteca, Modesto, San Leandro, San Rafael, South Sacramento, South San Francisco, and Vacaville. - Nationally, 23 of Kaiser Permanente's 40 hospitals earned an A grade.
Shasta Addessi, Kaiser Permanente San Mateo service area senior vice president and area manager, emphasized that patient safety is always top of mind as they provide high-quality care.