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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,341
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Nowra

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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