What is the emergency room wait time at Highland Hospital?

Patients spend a median of 182 minutes (3 hours 2 minutes) in the emergency department at Highland Hospital, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Highland Hospital have an emergency room?

Highland Hospital provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Highland Hospital?

Highland Hospital has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Highland Hospital located?

Highland Hospital is at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602.

What is the phone number for Highland Hospital?

The phone number for Highland Hospital is (510) 437-4800.

Highland HospitalOakland, CA

Formerly Alameda County Medical Center

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(510) 437-4800 Visit Website

Acute Care Hospitals

269Beds

Time ZonePST
CountyAlameda
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS6001
Area Code510

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients spend an average of 3 hours 2 minutes in the emergency department at Highland Hospital. That is about the same as the California average of 3 hours 3 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 1/5

Left before seen 6%

ER volume very high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Government

Maternity Birthing-friendly

Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Highland Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Highland Hospital Address 1411 E 31st St
Oakland, CA 94602

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