Rehabilitation patients exercising on indoor bicycles.

Stroke Center

Providence St. Mary Medical Center

18300 Highway 18, 1st Floor, Apple Valley, CA 92307

53.2 miles away

760-242-2311 (Main Hospital)

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Stroke Center

Providence St. Mary Medical Center

24 hours a day, seven days a week

760-242-2311 (Main Hospital)

18300 Highway 18, 1st Floor, Apple Valley, CA 92307

53.2 miles away

If you suspect that you or someone you are with is experiencing a stroke, don't wait – call 911

As a Primary Stroke Center, St. Mary has an acute stroke team and neurologist accessible 24/7 with designated stroke beds to track, monitor and report performance measures of our patients. When minutes can significantly impact the outcome of a patient who has suffered a stroke, it is important to have the technology and staff readily available to intervene. By offering a robust stroke care experience, we are able to provide faster care with expert guidance, knowledge and framework that can lead to a more optimal recovery.

Emergency services, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and able to respond immediately when a stroke is suspected
A nurse coordinator, who monitors the care of every stroke patient in the hospital, helps assure seamless care through discharge and beyond, and facilitates community awareness regarding stroke
Physician specialists, including neurologists
Evidence-based protocols for quick and capable response following guidelines established by the American Stroke Association
On-site clot-busting medications (tPA) available for administration as indicated
Nursing care on the Medical Telemetry and Critical Care Units by nurses who have special training and education in stroke management
Rehabilitation services by physical, occupational and speech therapists that begins while the patient is hospitalized and continues on an outpatient basis
Screening programs to detect stroke risk, and identify specific preventive measures before a stroke occurs