About Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Leading Healthcare Provider in the South Bay
Founded in 1925 by Jared Sidney and Helena Childs Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 588-bed nonprofit hospital serving the South Bay, Peninsula, and Harbor communities. The medical center is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care supported by advanced medical technology.
Today, Torrance Memorial is a world-class regional medical center offering an integrated network of physicians and comprehensive services designed to ensure coordinated, continuous patient care. The hospital is an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Health System.
Magnet with Distinction Recognition
Torrance Memorial Medical Center has earned Magnet® with Distinction™, the highest recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and has achieved its fourth Magnet designation. The hospital is among a select group in Los Angeles County to receive this honor, recognizing exceptional nursing leadership and clinical excellence.
Nursing Excellence and Patient Care
The Magnet designation reflects Torrance Memorial’s commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, patient safety, and high-quality outcomes. Magnet recognition is widely regarded as the gold standard for nursing practice in the United States.
National Recognition and Rankings
Torrance Memorial has been recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital (2025–26) for the 14th consecutive year, ranking among the top hospitals in California.
- 8th overall hospital in California
- 3rd in Los Angeles/Orange County region
- Nationally ranked in Orthopedics, OB/GYN, and Geriatrics
- High performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions
5-Star Rating
Torrance Memorial Medical Center has earned a CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing the hospital among an elite group nationwide recognized for excellence in patient care, safety and outcomes. Fewer than 11% of hospitals in the United States received the prestigious 5-star designation, which evaluates performance across mortality, patient safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely, effective care.
Our Mission
Under the governance of a community-based Board of Trustees, Torrance Memorial serves the South Bay region by:
- Improving community health through accessible, high-quality care
- Delivering advanced medical technologies with compassionate service
- Ensuring long-term institutional stability for community benefit
Our Values
The caregivers, physicians, employees, and volunteers of Torrance Memorial Medical Center are guided by core values that define how care is delivered across the organization.
Service
We provide compassionate, reliable healthcare services to patients, families, and the community with a focus on respect, responsiveness, and timely care delivery.
Excellence
We are committed to the highest standards of clinical quality, integrity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of patient care.
Knowledge
We prioritize ongoing learning, clinical expertise, and informed decision-making to improve outcomes and advance healthcare delivery.
Stability
We maintain financial and operational strength to ensure long-term healthcare access and sustainability for the community.
Community
We serve as an integral part of the South Bay community, committed to collaboration, compassion, and shared health outcomes.
