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Watsonville Community Hospital

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

75 NIELSON STREET, Watsonville, CA 95076

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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75 NIELSON STREET
Watsonville, CA 95076

About Watsonville Community Hospital

Hospital overview and services

Watsonville Community Hospital is a privately owned acute care hospital in Watsonville, CA, serving Santa Cruz County and the surrounding Watsonville community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Watsonville can seek immediate care at Watsonville Community Hospital's emergency department.

CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Watsonville Community Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Watsonville area.

When choosing a hospital in Watsonville, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Watsonville Community Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipProprietary
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountySanta Cruz
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Watsonville Community Hospital has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Watsonville, CA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Average

Mortality

Watsonville Community Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Average

Patient Safety

Watsonville Community Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Below Average

Readmission

Watsonville Community Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Watsonville Community Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Watsonville Community Hospital?

Watsonville Community Hospital has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Watsonville Community Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, Watsonville Community Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Watsonville Community Hospital?

Watsonville Community Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.

How many doctors practice at Watsonville Community Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with Watsonville Community Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·