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Address
351 S PATTERSON AVE
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitecottagehealth.org
Facilities & services
122
total beds
6
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Restroom unisex Free parking lot Free street parking Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 30 min of 379 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 39 min of 25 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 25,597 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.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
81% rated 9 or 10 of 10
81%
Would recommend
84% would definitely recommend
84%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
84%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
86% said the room was always clean
86%
Quietness at night
62% said the area was always quiet at night
62%
Clinicians on staff
286
total clinicians
32
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 57
Orthopedic surgery 28
Radiology 28
Anesthesiology 10
Cardiology 8
General surgery 6
Pulmonology 4
Hematology / oncology 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Interventional radiology 3
Neurology 2
Critical care 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (805) 967-3411 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 Santa Barbara.

Is Goleta Valley Cottage 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 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, call (805) 967-3411.

Where is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital located?

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is located at 351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111. Phone: (805) 967-3411.