Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla ER Wait Times (La Jolla, CA)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 9888 Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, CA. It is a Physician Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is high (Around 40,000 – 59,999 yearly). Call (858) 626-4123 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
Overall Rating:
Contact Details
Hospital Name Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
City La Jolla
County San Diego
State California
ZIP Code 92037
Bed Count
332
Provider ID 50324
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Physician
Emergency Services Yes
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Location Map
ER Wait Times for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 10 minutes (250 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 37 minutes (97 minutes)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
42%
ER Volume
high (40,000 – 59,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against California and National Stats
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla California Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 173 minutes (2 hours and 53 minutes) 156 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 250 minutes (4 hours and 10 minutes) 332 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes) 142 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 1% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes 42% 71% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 17 minutes higher than State Average and 38 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 82 minutes lower than State Average and 6 minutes lower than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 45 minutes lower than State Average and 10 minutes higher than National Average
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
How long will I wait in Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 173 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (858) 626-4123 for more information.
Where is Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is in La Jolla. It is located at 9888 Genesee Avenue. Call (858) 626-4123 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Physician hospital.
How many beds does Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla have?
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has 332 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
No Facility Name Address
1 Scripps Green Hospital 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, CA 92037
2 Sharp Memorial Hospital 7901 Frost St, CA 92123
3 Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego 3020 Childrens Way, CA 92123
4 Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest – Hillcrest Med Ctr 200 West Arbor Drive, CA 92103
5 Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Zion 4647 Zion Ave, CA 92120
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.