hospital-image
hospital-image

Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura is a medical facility located in Ventura, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and more.

77%

Patient Experience Rating

13% 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 methodology

Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Stroke Care Excellence Award™

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

12 ratings were as expected

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

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

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than 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

Better than 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

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™

2024

Stroke Care Excellence Award™

Stroke Care Excellence Award™

2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As 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

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

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

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

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

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

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).

Learn more about patient experience
75%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

10% higher than the national average

77%

Would definitely recommend

13% higher than the national average

Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%79%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%79%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%57%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%61%56%

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%50%47%

Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%64%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%77%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Hofer And all his personnel, we’re very helpful and efficient. They answered all my questions, wait time was minimal and they were very knowledgeable and professional.

Apr 14 2024

Review for Dr. Hofer

At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to do the shots, but once I moved forward with process it was the best decision. I came in with so much pain in my shoulders and in just days it was all gone!

Apr 13 2024

Review for Dr. Darrow

Staff was polite, professional, upbeat, and efficient. Dr. Lum, as always, explains everything concisely and clearly during the appointment.

Michelle Marie Apr 11 2024

Review for Dr. Lum

I’ve been going to Dr. Lum since I moved back to Ventura 5 years ago. Through removing my cataracts and implanting new multi-focus lens I no longer wear glasses, except for stylish sun glasses.. I’m 75 years old and love to travel. It’s great to be able to read maps and travel guides without having...

Ricky J, Everett Apr 11 2024

Review for Dr. Lum

The results I have experienced have been fantastic! After receiving one treatment, after two weeks, my pain level has decreased dramatically and I am feeling better than I have felt in a very long time. I am hopeful this will be the treatment that will continue to make me feel healthy and happy...

Apr 10 2024

Review for Dr. Darrow

Location

Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

147 N Brent St, Ventura CA 93003

CallDirections

(805) 652-5011

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura located?

Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura is located at 147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA 93003. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and Stroke Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura highly rated with patients?

75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura profile..

How does Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura 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.

Contact Us

147 N Brent St

Ventura, CA 93003

Directions

(805) 652-5011