Which ER in Bakersfield has the shortest wait?

Of the 6 emergency departments WaitUpdates.com tracks in Bakersfield, Adventist Health Bakersfield Heart currently shows the shortest wait at about 30 min (its typical wait to first assessment). ERs see the sickest patients first, so use this to compare options — never to delay care in an emergency.

How many emergency rooms are there in Bakersfield, CA?

WaitUpdates.com lists 6 hospital emergency departments in Bakersfield. Each is shown on the map and in the table on this page with its current wait estimate.

What can I do instead of going to the ER in Bakersfield?

For something that isn't life-threatening, call the 24/7 nurse advice line on the back of your insurance card, book a telehealth visit, or go to an urgent care center. Call 911 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trouble breathing, major injury or a severe allergic reaction.

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Bakersfield ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance — and the sickest patients are always seen first.

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6 ER pins

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No current wait time

Historical average time in the ER

Not available

None of this city's ERs report this measure to CMS.

Typical wait to be seen

44 min

Average typical wait to first assessment across Bakersfield ERs

Pediatric ERs

Children's hospitals and pediatric emergency departments

6 locations · hospitals reporting ER data to CMS first, then shortest wait

Emergency rooms in Bakersfield with wait times and CMS benchmarks
Facility name	Overall rating	Wait time	Last updated	Historical benchmark
Facility name	Overall rating	Wait time	Last updated	Visit volume	Median time spent in ER	Left before being seen
Adventist Health Bakersfield Heart View wait details	Not available	30 min Typical	—Typical wait	—	—	—
Adventist Health Bakersfield View wait details	Not available	40 min Typical	—Typical wait	—	—	—
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield View wait details	Not available	45 min Typical	—Typical wait	—	—	—
Mercy Southwest Hospital View wait details	Not available	45 min Typical	—Typical wait	—	—	—
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital View wait details	Not available	48 min Typical	—Typical wait	—	—	—
Kern Medical Center View wait details	Not available	55 min Typical	—Typical wait	—	—	—

Data sources: wait times are typical waits to first assessment, or the average of visitor reports in the last hour where there are any. Overall rating, ownership, visit volume, median time spent in the ER and the share of patients who left before being seen come from the CMS Hospital Care Compare data. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a measure of whether a hospital is right for your situation. “—” means the hospital doesn't report that measure to CMS.

Recent Patient Reports

Reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

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Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, a severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call your insurer's free 24/7 nurse line

Most health insurance plans include a free nurse advice line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step. The number is usually on the back of your insurance card.

Use urgent care or a telehealth visit

Urgent care centers and 24/7 virtual visits handle minor injuries, infections and prescriptions, usually with a far shorter wait and a lower bill than an ER visit. Check with your insurer which ones are in network.

Frequently asked questions

Which ER in Bakersfield has the shortest wait?: Of the 6 emergency departments WaitUpdates.com tracks in Bakersfield, Adventist Health Bakersfield Heart currently shows the shortest wait at about 30 min (its typical wait to first assessment). ERs see the sickest patients first, so use this to compare options — never to delay care in an emergency.
How many emergency rooms are there in Bakersfield, CA?: WaitUpdates.com lists 6 hospital emergency departments in Bakersfield. Each is shown on the map and in the table on this page with its current wait estimate.
What can I do instead of going to the ER in Bakersfield?: For something that isn't life-threatening, call the 24/7 nurse advice line on the back of your insurance card, book a telehealth visit, or go to an urgent care center. Call 911 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trouble breathing, major injury or a severe allergic reaction.

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