Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
📍 Nowra
Community hospital · founded 1984 · non-profit foundation
About
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital serves the local community with a comprehensive range of medical services. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care in a safe and compassionate environment. Patients can expect a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and allied health staff, who work together to ensure the best possible health outcomes. The hospital offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, catering to the diverse needs of the community. From emergency care to elective surgery, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital strives to deliver patient-centred care with a focus on individual needs and preferences. The facility is equipped with modern technology and resources to support accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and a comfortable patient experience.
- Legal name
- Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 30 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Nowra
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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