Mercy Southwest Hospital
400 Old River Rd · Bakersfield, California 93311Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 178-bed acute care hospital located in Bakersfield, California, part of the Dignity Health system. Established in 1992, it offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, and robotic surgery. The hospital is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and a Chest Pain Center, and holds a Baby-Friendly Hospital designation. It is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (661) 663-6000 to inquire.
- Stroke Center
- Available
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (661) 663-6000 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 Emergency Services, designated Primary Stroke Center, accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Mercy Southwest Hospital's current wait.

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