Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

64%

Patients that would definitely recommend

Equal to the national average

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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

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery

11 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 Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than 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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63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% lower than the national average

64%

Would definitely recommend

Equal to the national average

Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%71%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%70%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%53%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%56%56%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%85%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%43%47%

Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%48%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%68%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Dakak is kind, caring, puts the needs of his patients first, and has been nothing short of outstanding!I'm a bit hesitant to write this review, because once people find out how great he actually is, it's likely going to become much more difficult to get an appointment... Lol!In all seriousness...

Jonathan Whitaker Mar 24 2024

Review for Dr. Dakak

By far the Best pediatrician we have found in bakersfield! He has gone out of his way many times to make sure that our son has received the best care possible! He's very kind, and he ACTUALLY listens to the needs of his patients! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing doctor! Don't look any...

Awesome Pediatrician that you can tell! Mar 24 2024

Review for Dr. Dakak

Dr. Etcheverry was great. I felt he really listened to me and came up with a course of action to help my plantar fascitis. He throughly answered all my questions and concerns. He is professional and caring. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Mar 20 2024

Review for Dr. Etcheverry

I was very nervous about having surgery from the beginning and he made me feel very comfortable and not so anxious, he was very thorough and explained everything that was going to happen from A-Z! His staff is AMAZING - ESPECIALLY HIS MEDICAL ASSISTANTS. They are very nice and try to help as much as...

Nancy Gonzales Mar 08 2024

Review for Dr. Moon

Dr. Barth took her time with me, asking questions, discussing possible issues and was an absolute delightful person. I only wish I could have her as my primary doc but apparently she specializes in ER work only. Feel fortunate to have had her tend to me and did make me 'all better' fast!

Clare Mar 05 2024

Review for Dr. Barth

Location

Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield CA 93301

CallDirections

(661) 306-4833

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield located?

Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield is located at 2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield highly rated with patients?

63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield score well in safety ratings?

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Contact Us

2215 Truxtun Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Directions

(661) 306-4833