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Address
75 NIELSON STREET
Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitewatsonvillehospital.org
Facilities & services
106
total beds
1
operating room
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Cath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 45 min of 317 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr of 17 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 35,312 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 17 min of 22 patients
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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.51 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
66% rated 9 or 10 of 10
66%
Would recommend
68% would definitely recommend
68%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
75% said doctors always communicated well
75%
Cleanliness
80% said the room was always clean
80%
Quietness at night
53% said the area was always quiet at night
53%
Clinicians on staff
176
total clinicians
13
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 21
Radiology 20
General surgery 6
Cardiology 6
Interventional radiology 5
Orthopedic surgery 4
Pulmonology 3
Critical care 1
Neurology 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Watsonville Community Hospital?

Watsonville Community Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (831) 724-4741 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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville Community Hospital, call (831) 724-4741.

Where is Watsonville Community Hospital located?

Watsonville Community Hospital is located at 75 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076. Phone: (831) 724-4741.