Scripps Mercy Hospital
4077 Fifth Ave · San Diego, California 92103Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is a 511-bed acute care hospital, part of the Scripps Health system, located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, California. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, it is a faith-based, non-profit institution known for its comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level II Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence with Magnet status and consistently receives high safety and quality ratings from organizations like Leapfrog and U.S. News & World Report. It offers a wide range of specialized programs, advanced technology, and extensive patient support services, serving as a major healthcare provider for the San Diego community.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Handles pediatric emergencies, but not a dedicated pediatric ER
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Accredited Chest Pain Center, comprehensive cardiac services
- Burn Center
- Not Available
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons
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 Scripps Mercy Hospital's current wait.
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