US Healthcare/California/Central Coast/Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

#9 in California

Central Coast, California

nonprofit Hospital519 bedsEst. 1891

Key Specialties

โ—Cardiac care
โ—Cancer
โ—Neurosciences
โ—Orthopedics
โ—Trauma (Level I)

Key Highlights

  • โœ“#9 in California (excellent for community hospital)
  • โœ“Only Level I trauma center between LA and San Jose
  • โœ“Cottage Children's Medical Center
  • โœ“Ridley-Tree Cancer Center
  • โœ“Exceptional patient satisfaction

Best For

  • +All healthcare needs for Santa Barbara residents
  • +Trauma and emergency care on Central Coast
  • +Cancer treatment without traveling to LA
  • +Patients seeking high-quality community hospital
  • +Pediatric care in the region

Things to Consider

  • !Not academic - rare conditions may need LA referral
  • !Limited availability of some subspecialists
  • !Premium location means higher costs

Quick Facts

Type
nonprofit Hospital
Beds
519
Founded
1891
California Rank
#9
Region
Central Coast
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