Cottage Urgent Care
Urgent Care • San Luis Obispo, CA • Since 1888 • 1 (San Luis Obispo - Foothill Plaza) locations
About
Cottage Health is a nonprofit health system based in Santa Barbara, California, founded in 1888. It operates hospitals, urgent care centers, clinics, and telehealth (Cottage Virtual Care), forming the Cottage Health network including Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. The system is guided by a volunteer board and serves the Central and South Coast with a focus on patient care, medical practice improvements, and community health. Headquarters and main locations are in Santa Barbara, with several offices and clinics in the Santa Barbara area (e.g., Goleta, Santa Barbara, Solvang). Notes relevant to your query: - Urgent care presence: Cottage Health operates urgent care centers as part of its healthcare system. - Locations: Multiple California sites in Santa Barbara County; not specifically listing a Foothill Plaza in San Luis Obispo in the provided highlights. - Contact/identity: Not-for-profit health system, headquarters in Santa Barbara; main website cottagehealth.org. If you’re specifically looking for an urgent care in San Luis Obispo at Foothill Plaza, this page does not confirm such a location.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
777 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone
805-762-4348
mediarelations@cottagehealth.org
Opening Hours
Open 8am-8pm daily; check-in by 7:30pm recommended
Emergency Care
Always call 9-1-1 for heart attack, stroke, or stopped breathing
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Prices and co-pays may vary by plan; out-of-pocket payments accepted. Fee includes any X-ray or lab tests during visit.
Out-of-pocket, Insurance billed, Credit/debit cards may be accepted (not specified), Cash (not specified), Insurance, Copays
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
What are the hours?
Open daily 8am-8pm; check-in by 7:30pm.
Do I need an appointment?
Appointments are available for some visits; walk-ins are welcome. Appointments required for Covid Tests Without Symptoms.
What should I bring to my visit?
Government-issued photo ID, insurance card, list of current medications, and payment for services or copays.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.5 out of 5 stars (211 reviews (Birdeye/Google aggregated))
- Yelp (via Apple Maps reference): 3.1 out of 5 stars (49 reviews)
Patients praise
- professional, kind, and helpful staff members
- clean, modern, and high-tech facilities
- efficient service and generally short wait times
- availability of on-site imaging services like X-rays
Common complaints
- reports of dismissive or condescending bedside manner from specific staff members
- occasional long wait times during high-volume periods
- frustration with online booking system and communication of wait time estimates
"Beautiful building! Extremely kind and efficient front desk person. Short wait time. I was a walk-in. Very compassionate doc who answered all my concerns and explained best meds to take while recovering."
— Birdeye review"The PA (John Michalak) did not listen to my concerns and spent less than a minute in the room with me. He was extremely dismissive and condescending."
— MapQuest/Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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