Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

66%

Patients that would definitely recommend

4% lower than the national average

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and more.

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

12 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

2023, 2022

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

9% lower than the national average

66%

Would definitely recommend

4% lower than the national average

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%76%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%61%66%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%59%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%87%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%47%52%

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%38%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%62%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Schuekler repaired my ruptured Achilles tendon. I was impressed with the urgency, expertise, and professionalism during this challenging period. Thanks to his support, I received surgery early in the process. The surgery was executed flawlessly, and he was diligent during recovery. I highly...

Mar 18 2024

Review for Dr. Schueckler

Dr. Otto repaired my left knee last year. So when I hurt my right knee, I knew who to call! His office runs like a finely tune machine. On time and efficient. His MA is friendly and very competent. I hope no one has a reason to see him but if you do, You’re in good hands!

Kevin G. Mar 17 2024

Review for Dr. Schueckler

I needed an exam of my painful shoulder by an orthopedist who doesn’t automatically recommend surgery. Both my knee replacement surgeon, Dr Delagrammaticas- fantastic surgeon - and my gifted Physical Therapist, Ross at Arroyo Grande PT, recommended Dr. Schueckler. X Rays were done right there in...

J Yager Mar 17 2024

Review for Dr. Schueckler

Dr. Schueckler ordered an MRI of my shoulder and determined there was a rotator cuff tear. I had been suffering for a long time, and when I saw Dr. Schueckler, he gave me a cortisone shot that instantly took away my pain. It was like a miracle. He was like a magician. He is kind, courteous,...

Kathleen Michelle Apitz Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Schueckler

Dr. Schuekler and all his staff are amazing! He was friendly, professional and took the time to really explain the injury and treatment options. My procedure went very well and I'm recovering in good hands. Thank you, Rob

Rob K Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Schueckler

Location

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo CA 93405

CallDirections

(805) 546-7600

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center located?

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center is located at 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.

Is Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?

60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center profile..

How does Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1010 Murray Ave

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Directions

(805) 546-7600