Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

After waiting in the ER two hours I was denied admission to unit 5 by the staff of five East. The staff did not feel safe from a 70 yr old woman who was a patient there previously to this situation. Dr. Erickson was called to and conference with his staff. All do respect to Dr. Erickson, he was manipulated by his staff and agreed not to admit. He risked putting the patient in a unstable situation . Dr. Erickson failed at his promise and lack of commitment to protect a patient. The lack of incompetence by staff should be evaluated . I would not recommend or advise any family or friends to Cottage Hospital for Mental health treatment.

I was transferred here after multiple seizures. I was crying in pain after hurting myself and I asked for pain medication. The nurse gives me a sour look and says "you just had some an hour ago before you got here. You are fine" I got upset and got up to leave. I ended up passing out and the nurse started screaming "why did you throw yourself on the ground??" I left the hospital. On my way out I ended up having. Seizure outside, on my face. Some nurse brings me back in the ER and the nurse from earlier yells "you need to take that one to the psych area. Keep her away from this side." I was so embarrassed, in pain and just hurt that someone would be so awful to a veteran with seizures.

Great service. Amazing nursing staff. Sophia, our nurse, was caring and gentle with my wife who suffers from PD. All lab techs were prompt and friendly. The DR. On duty was very good as well. Glad we have a place like this to go to for our medical needs

They helped me deliver my first baby and I cannot thank them enough for being so supportive and caring. Honestly we wouldn’t go anywhere else, this is hands down the best hospital

This is the place to go if u need medical care! I had my gallbladder removed and was there for a week and I was amazed by how great the staff and doctors treated me! Dr. Charms and his staff are wonderful!