Cottage Health

A not-for-profit health system, providing care on California’s Central Coast since 1891.

Mission Statement

To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Vision Statement

Cottage Health, through partnership with physicians and our communities, is recognized as a California leader in quality care, safety, patient experience, transparency, cost effectiveness, and community health.

2023 Cottage Health Quick Facts

5 Hospitals and Medical Centers

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, including
    • Cottage Children’s Medical Center
    • Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

47 Specialty Care Clinics and Services

55 Specialties

  • Heart & Vascular Center Blue Distinction Center® from Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Center for Orthopedics Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission
  • Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers from The Joint Commission

578 Licensed Beds

19,213 Patients Admitted

98,099 Days of Inpatient Care

14,114 Surgeries

1,886 Babies Delivered

  • Designated Baby-Friendly® hospital by Baby-Friendly USA Inc.

85,711 Emergency Department Visits

  • 3 Emergency Departments, Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Designated STEMI Receiving Center

148,357 Outpatient Visits

3,725 Employees (Full-Time Equivalent)

450+ Volunteers

700+ Medical Staff Physicians

5 Residency Programs

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Pharmacy