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Address
354 SANTA FE DRIVE
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitescripps.org
Facilities & services
158
total beds
6
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking garage Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 17 min of 381 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 21 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 63,457 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 21 min of 16 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.88 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.38 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.19 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
75% rated 9 or 10 of 10
75%
Would recommend
78% would definitely recommend
78%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
48% said the area was always quiet at night
48%
Clinicians on staff
709
total clinicians
36
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 110
Radiology 54
Orthopedic surgery 40
Anesthesiology 32
Hematology / oncology 21
Cardiology 17
Pulmonology 17
Neurology 16
General surgery 14
Obstetrics / gynecology 13
Interventional radiology 8
Critical care 5
Interventional cardiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas?

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (760) 753-6501 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 near Encinitas.

Is Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas 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 Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, call (760) 753-6501.

Where is Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas located?

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas is located at 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA, 92024. Phone: (760) 753-6501.