Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

The exterior of Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, located on H Street between 4th and 5th Avenues, approximately eight miles from the Mexico border.
Visiting Hours

8 am - 8:30 pm

Emergency Services

The ER is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Labor and Delivery
Open 24 hours a day. Enter through main hospital entrance. Go to Labor and Delivery on main floor. Press the call button to request access.
Cafeteria Hours

Open daily

Breakfast: 6:30 am - 9:30 am

Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm

Dinner: 4 pm - 7 pm (temporarily, the cafe will close at 2 pm on weekends/observed holidays)

Imaging Hours

Hospital outpatient imaging hours:

  • CT: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • MRI: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat - Sun 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Nuclear Medicine: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Ultrasound: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • X-ray: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm

Scripps Mercy offers hospital and emergency care in San Diego’s South Bay

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.


Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.  

Our services

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care.


Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.


Several of our outpatient services are located across the street, in the 450 and 480 medical buildings on 4th Avenue.


See a complete list of services offered at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

Information for patients and visitors

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is located in a busy neighborhood. Below you’ll find tips to make your visit as seamless as possible.

Directions and parking

The hospital’s main entrance is on H Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues. Plenty of free parking is available on-site in our open-air lots.


Download and print our campus map (PDF, 970 KB).

Visiting hours and guidelines

General hospital visiting times are 8 am - 8:30 pm, but may be adjusted based on the patient’s needs or wishes. Learn more about our hospital visitation policy, including guidelines for children and service animals.

Gift shop

If you’d like to give or send flowers or gifts to a hospitalized patient, Scripps offers two convenient options. Learn more about our on-site and online gift shops.

Out-of-town patients and visitors

If you’re from out-of-town or traveling from another country, we're here to help plan your visit and support you during your stay.


340B drug pricing program

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a vital lifeline for safety-net providers — such as those at Scripps Mercy Hospital — who provide critical health services in our communities.