Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Kern County, CA
There are 5 birthing-friendly hospitals in Kern County, CA in our directory. Birthing-Friendly is a CMS designation for hospitals that take part in a maternal care quality collaborative and follow recommended practices for safe, high-quality maternity care.
Listed when CMS reports the hospital meets the Birthing-Friendly designation criteria.
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Kern County, CA
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital420 34th St · Bakersfield, CA · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Mercy Hospital2215 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, CA · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Adventist Health Bakersfield2615 Chester Avenue · Bakersfield, CA · 2★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Adventist Health Delano1401 Garces Highway · Delano, CA · 2★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Kern Medical Center1700 Mount Vernon Avenue · Bakersfield, CA · 1★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
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Frequently asked questions
What is a birthing-friendly hospital?
Birthing-Friendly is a CMS designation for hospitals that take part in a maternal care quality collaborative and follow recommended practices for safe, high-quality maternity care.
How many birthing-friendly hospitals are in Kern County, CA?
We list 5 birthing-friendly hospitals in Kern County, CA. Listed when CMS reports the hospital meets the Birthing-Friendly designation criteria.
Why might a birthing-friendly hospital be missing from this list?
We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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