Recognition for Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital
Hospital achievements
"A" Grade for the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Leapfrog Group has recognized Inland Valley Hospital for our commitment to providing safer healthcare to our patients.
The Joint Commission Accreditation
The Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations which meet its rigorous performance standards for delivering safe, high quality care.
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American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center
This achievement recognizes Inland Valley’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. Inland Valley Hospital now has trauma surgeons in-house, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, and support staff to assist in the treatment of patients.
Pulmonary care awards
U.S. News & World Report High Performing 
Hospital for COPD (2025-2026)
This award recognizes Inland Valley Hospital's commitment to a higher standard of care for COPD. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News & World Report were significantly better than the national average.
Spine services awards
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission (2019)
The Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations which meet its rigorous performance standards for delivering safe, high quality care.
Stroke services awards
Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award (2025)
Inland Valley Hospital was recognized for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-Certification from The Joint Commission (2019)
Inland Valley has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval mark represents a symbol of quality from the Joint Commission.
Joint Center awards
Advanced Gold Seal Certification from The Joint Commission for Hip and Knee Surgery and Core Certification for Shoulder Surgery (2018-2019)
The hospital system is one of a select few hospitals in all of Riverside and San Diego Counties combined to achieve the gold seal of approval for this line of service. The advanced certification is for Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care.
Weight-Loss services awards
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Designated Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center (2024)
The Bariatric Comprehensive Center at Inland Valley has once again been re-accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, the only nationwide accreditation and quality improvement program for bariatric surgery. The Center's re-accreditation is a testament to patient safety, its primary goal.
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Distinction 
Center+ for Bariatric Surgery (2018)
BDC for Bariatric Surgery recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.