Acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in San Diego, CA
Nmc San Diego
34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134 · (619) 532-6400
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nmc San Diego at a glance
Nmc San Diego is a government acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in San Diego, California (San Diego County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 166 minutes in the ER, better than the California median of 182 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Department of Defense)
- Ownership
- Department of Defense
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- San Diego County
- CMS Certification Number
- 05022F
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 75% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,490 | 768 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 166 min | 182 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 59% | 68.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.95 | 0.57 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.56 | 0.54 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nmc San Diego's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Nmc San Diego. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Nmc San Diego?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 166 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The California median is 182 minutes.
Does Nmc San Diego have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Nmc San Diego and how do I contact it?
Nmc San Diego is at 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134. Phone: (619) 532-6400.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.