Adventist Health Bakersfield Emergency Department relocating entrance following revitalization

The Emergency Department entrance of Adventist Health Bakersfield will return to its original location at the front of the hospital effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The original location is adjacent to the main entrance off Chester Avenue.

The entrance was temporarily rerouted to the back (southside) of the hospital in 2024. The original entrance and waiting areas were revitalized and modernized during this transitional period to better serve our community and offer the best experience for our patients and their families.

Starting in April, all walk-in emergency room patients will access care through the original front of the hospital entrance. Until then, patients arriving at the current south entrance during this 90-day transition period will be triaged and treated through the current process.

In April, a free car valet service will be available at the original location, and updated signage will guide our patients to the correct entrance. Emergency ambulance arrivals will continue through the same ambulance bay as before, with no changes to EMS protocols.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients and community during this transition and are confident this move will enhance quality of care and access for everyone.

For more information, call (661) 395-3000.