Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Salinas, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
10% higher than the national average
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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceSalinas Valley Memorial Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Jeffery Hoffmann Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Bajaj
Takes time to address concerns and staff is also very friendly.
Craig B Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Halamandaris
My wife and I love him. Great person with great communication skills and a sincere care for your well being. Took time during his family vacation to consult with my wife's surgeon when she was hospitalized with a serious condition. Stood by us and guided us in our decisions when we needed him the...
Bill Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Coelho
Dr Kaczmar damaged or destroyed 3 nerves, leaving me with a speech impediment and unable to eat solid food. It’s been 11 months of pain, therapy and depression.
Cindi Pfost Apr 08 2024
Review for Dr. Kaczmar Jr
He saw my Dad at Salinas and kept saying that everything was fine. He never had time to talk to us. Finally another doctor came late in the day did an ultrasound at the bedside and in 5 minutes go the correct diagnosis.
Doroteo Ramires Apr 07 2024
Review for Dr. Radner
Location
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital located?
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital is located at 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Very professional including all staff members and make you comfortable and feel right at home. Very friendly atmosphere they all make my visits welcoming and are a very caring staff. I enjoy joking and the laughter that I make sure to follow through with every visit. I highly recommend anyone to...