Stroke Care - Central California

Stroke Care • Bakersfield, CA • Multiple locations across Central California (Bakersfield, Hanford, Tulare, Delano, Tehachapi, Reedley, Selma) locations

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Clinic Type

Stroke Care

Address

869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274; 115 Mall Drive, Hanford, CA 93230; 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; 3001 Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308; 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215; 1100 Magellan Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561; 372 West Cypress Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654; 1141 Rose Avenue, Selma, CA 93662

Phone

661-395-3000

Email

matal@ah.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.adventisthealth.org/central-california/services/stroke-care/

Telehealth

Yes (24/7 telemedicine capabilities with neurologists)

Emergency Care

Available (strokes treated with emergency care teams)

Services Offered

Stroke care
Emergency stroke treatment
Rapid diagnosis and treatment
Telemedicine connected neurology
Rehabilitation programs
Endovascular procedures
Minimally invasive procedures
Ambulance EMS assessment
Stroke symptom education

Technology & Equipment

24/7 telemedicine
endovascular procedures
minimally invasive procedures
telemedicine with webcams
advanced rehabilitation therapies

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What is stroke and why is prompt treatment important?

Stroke is a leading cause of death or long-term disability. Prompt treatment and rapid diagnosis are essential to save lives and preserve brain function.

What services are provided for stroke aftercare?

Tailored rehabilitation programs to regain physical or cognitive functions after treatment.

What are the symptoms of a stroke?

Weakness or numbness on one side of the body, a drooping face, sudden balance and/or vision problems, and slurred speech. Call 911 immediately.

Awards & Accreditations

American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus (Bakersfield, Hanford, Tulare)
American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award (Bakersfield, Hanford, Tulare)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Dignity Health Memorial Hospital (Birdeye): 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,305 reviews) (3,305 reviews)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield: 3.6 (Yelp) / 3.5 (Google) (8 (Yelp) / 34 (Google))
Kern Medical (Yelp): 2.2 stars (104 reviews)

Patients praise

Highly rated and recognized stroke centers at major hospitals (Dignity Health, Adventist)
Individualized care and professional, friendly nursing staff noted in some reports
Advanced stroke capabilities (thrombectomies, TPA administration) available locally
Commitment to national evidence-based stroke guidelines (Gold Plus awards)

Common complaints

Poor communication by doctors and nurses
Long wait times and scheduling issues
Concerns about facility cleanliness
Staff responsiveness to patient needs can be slow
Negative experiences with specific medical staff behavior

"I was there for stroke like symptoms and was treated very badly... Clark was dismissive of possable blood clot and park did not even talk to me..."

— Yelp review for Kern Medical

"Normally takes us about an hour to get here from home... It is now well passes noon and we're still sitting. Apparently we have no idea about scheduling."

— Birdeye review for Dignity Health Memorial Hospital

"Laura, my nurse, was beyond exceptional. She was very friendly and professional. After my diagnosis, she was at my bedside every chance she had to just talk..."

— Patient feedback for Kern Medical

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].