Founded in 1925 by Jared Sidney and Helena Childs Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 588-bed, nonprofit hospital committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to the South Bay, Peninsula, and Harbor communities. From its inception, the medical center has prioritized compassionate, patient-centered care backed by the latest medical technologies. Now recognized as a world-class regional medical center, Torrance Memorial offers an extensive, integrated network of physicians and comprehensive medical services designed to ensure seamless communication and a continuous standard of care. Torrance Memorial is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai under the umbrella of Cedars-Sinai Health System. Torrance Memorial’s nursing excellence has earned it the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—an honor reserved for only the top-performing hospitals nationwide. For the thirteenth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Torrance Memorial among the Best Hospitals for 2025–26, placing it in the top 3% statewide. The hospital ranks 8th in overall quality across California and 3rd in the Los Angeles/Orange County region.