NH Twentynine Palms in Twentynine Palms, CA
Also known as Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About NH Twentynine Palms
NH Twentynine Palms is a military hospital in Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Department of Defense. It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 19 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Hi-Desert Medical Center, about 14 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend62%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1067%
- Completed surveys43
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
34.22547, -116.04883
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Frequently asked questions
Where is NH Twentynine Palms located?
NH Twentynine Palms is at 1145 Sturgis Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 in San Bernardino County.
Does NH Twentynine Palms have an emergency room?
Yes. NH Twentynine Palms reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 110 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of NH Twentynine Palms?
NH Twentynine Palms does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is NH Twentynine Palms a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for NH Twentynine Palms. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the California trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of NH Twentynine Palms?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (760) 830-2190.
Would patients recommend NH Twentynine Palms?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (43 completed surveys), 62% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 67% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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