There are two Level I trauma centers in Riverside County. Patients can be taken to Riverside Community Hospital or Riverside University Health System – Medical Center. Riverside University Health System Medical Center is also home to a Level II Children’s Trauma Center.
There’s more information below on what kind of patients need Trauma Center care and where other local Trauma Centers are located.
Where Are the Nearest Trauma Centers in Riverside County?
Riverside County residents may not realize it, but they face serious threats to their safety almost everywhere they go. A reckless driver on Freeway 10 could cause a devastating collision. A fall suffered at work or the mall could lead to a severe injury.
Life-threatening injuries can make it vital to rush victims to local Trauma Centers in Riverside County. The highly-skilled surgeons and specialized equipment found in these emergency departments can be the difference in saving a life or tragically losing a patient.
- Riverside Community Hospital
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- JFK Memorial Hospital
- Inland Valley Medical Center
- Page C. Riverside University Health System – Medical Center
Address and contact information is included below.
When Are Patients Sent to a Riverside County Trauma Center?
Traumatic injuries are the result of powerful impact forces, penetrating or blunt, that leave victims in need of immediate medical attention. These are severe, often life-threatening injuries caused by things like burns, gunshots, falls, car accidents, and other serious incidents.
Victims are assessed and rushed to Trauma Centers to give them the best chance of survival. Trauma Centers are an extension of Hospital Emergency Departments that receive Trauma designation for the advanced skills of their doctors and nurses. Trauma Centers should also have access to advanced equipment and tools to better treat patients with severe injuries.
Trauma Centers are certified by Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSA). They are categorized into levels I, II, II, and IV with Level I being the highest designation. There are also designations for pediatric trauma centers designed to deliver life-saving care to child victims.
Additional Details on Riverside County’s Trauma Centers
Information up-to-date as of 2024:
Riverside Community Hospital
Emergency Department: Level I Trauma Center
4445 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92501
https://riversidecommunityhospital.com/specialties/emergency-care
Desert Regional Medical Center
Emergency Department: Level II Trauma Center
1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.desertcarenetwork.com/services/emergency-room
JFK Memorial Hospital
Emergency Department: Level IV Trauma Center
47111 Monroe St
Indio, CA 92201
https://www.desertcarenetwork.com/services/emergency-room
Inland Valley Medical Center
Emergency Department: Level II Trauma Center
36485 Inland Valley Drive
Wildomar, CA 92595
https://www.inlandvalleymedcenter.com/services/trauma-care
Riverside University Health System – Medical Center
Emergency Department: Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
26520 Cactus Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
https://www.ruhealth.org/medical-center/medical-services/trauma-services
In some cases, Riverside County victims with severe injuries may be flown to Los Angeles or Orange County for care. You can visit our informational pages to learn more about the Trauma Centers Available in Los Angeles County and Trauma Centers Available in Orange County.
