ER Wait Times in Kern County Hospitals
Average wait times at hospital in Kern County show the time patients can expect to spend. Actual wait times will depend on many factors, such as severity of the injury, time of day, and staffing. Patients are quickly evaluated as part of a triage process, so the most severe cases can be treated first. Depending on the hospital, this initial wait can run from a few minutes to over an hour. The times below also include wait times for initial treatment, since there can be many delays after the triage process. Choose an ER with a shorter wait time to get seen more quickly.| Hospital - Share Your Experience | City |  Total Wait Times | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano | 2h 6m | ||
| Tehachapi | 3h 10m | ||
| Bakersfield | 3h 30m | ||
| Lake Isabella | 3h 34m | ||
| Bakersfield | 3h 34m | ||
| Ridgecrest | 3h 49m | ||
| Bakersfield | 4h 30m | ||
| Bakersfield | 4h 32m | ||
| Bakersfield | 4h 35m |
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These are the average time from entering the ER to being admitted to the hospital by a doctor. In a busy ER, patients will be seen by a triage nurse first. Then the wait time will vary by severity, and how busy the ER is at the time of day. Patients with less serious problems could have substantially longer waits.
There is a 149 minute wait difference between the fastest ER in Kern and the slowest.
Stories
Jul 02, 2026, 10:07 AM
Community Regional Medical Center: "I have found them very responsive for traumatic injuries. " - Sherril
Mar 30, 2026, 8:02 PM
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center: "It's garbage. Unfortunately, everywhere else is worse." - Still
Feb 15, 2026, 3:41 PM
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr: "7 hour wait today" - MARK
Feb 06, 2026, 4:47 PM
St Mary's Medical Center: "555" - CpjJwWHV
Feb 06, 2026, 4:46 PM
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital: "555" - CpjJwWHV
