Cary Brown

Review of Providence Tarzana Medical Cen...

Our 97 year-old friend fell. We visited with her d...

Our 97 year-old friend fell. We visited with her doctor, in his office, and he made arrangements for her to be admitted to Providence Tarzana Medical Center. (hospital)

There is much construction at the hospital. The best way to enter is from Reseda Boulevard, turning into Clark Street. Lots of signs provide directions. Paid and valet parking is available. The multi-story parking structure has elevators.

After passing through a magnetometer my friend, in a wheelchair, was wheeled to the emergency room. I was provided an ID badge and followed. The emergency room is buried deep in the hospital and requires following a circuitous path, posted on floor tiles. Luckily we had a guide.

We were greeted at the Emergency Room. Her information had been transmitted by the doctor's office. She was immediately admitted. The staff is friendly and helpful.

The emergency rooms are small, only one visitor is allowed at a time. This rule is strictly enforced.

The waiting room has a phone charger, tv, and uncomfortable chairs. The nearest bathroom is to the right and just around the corner. The cafeteria is to left, down the hall.

Of course, everything is ADA compliant.

Update: Three days later, our friend was transferred to a rehabilitation center. The doctor says, she is showing amazing progress and should be able to return to her past life style.