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Address
3800 JANES RD
Arcata, CA 95521
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemadriverhospital.com
Facilities & services
80
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr of 308 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 20 min of 18 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
6% of 12,793 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Worse than average
3.39 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
66% rated 9 or 10 of 10
66%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
53% said the area was always quiet at night
53%
Clinicians on staff
203
total clinicians
10
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 21
Internal medicine 12
Orthopedic surgery 7
General surgery 6
Cardiology 5
Anesthesiology 3
Hematology / oncology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Neurology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Mad River Community Hospital?

Mad River Community Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (707) 822-3621 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in California.

Is Mad River Community Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Mad River Community Hospital, call (707) 822-3621.

Where is Mad River Community Hospital located?

Mad River Community Hospital is located at 3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA, 95521. Phone: (707) 822-3621.