Rady Children’s Pediatric Unit at Sharp Grossmont Hospital
The Rady Pediatric Unit at Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a warm welcoming and supportive environment for children and their families located in La Mesa about 20 minutes from the main campus.
Grossmont Pediatric Unit Features:
- 11-bed dedicated pediatric unit
- All private rooms with an additional dedicated medical bed for parent usage.
- Staffed exclusively by Rady Children’s physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses
- Rady pediatric-trained respiratory therapists
- Lactation specialists & social workers available for consultation
- Toys, games, children’s movies, and a video game console available
- Private outdoor patio with flower garden and kid friendly toys.
Who We Care For
We treat pediatric patients of all ages who do not require specialist consultation or intensive care unit treatment. Our board-certified pediatric hospitalists specialize in managing a wide range of conditions.
Among the conditions we treat:
- Asthma/Wheezing
- Bronchiolitis
- Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
- Cellulitis (skin infection)
- Croup
- Dehydration
- Fever in an infant
- Gastroenteritis (Vomiting and/or Diarrhea)
- GI Cleanout/Constipation
- Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)
- Pneumonia
- Urine infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Other children with less common illnesses who would benefit from the personal and quiet environment of our community pediatric unit
A Comfortable, Family-Centered Experience
Rady Children’s Pediatric Unit at Sharp Grossmont Hospital prioritizes family-centered care to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and their families.
All rooms are private, with accommodations for parents to stay with their child throughout their time here, ensuring families can remain together during the healing process.
The unit features a wide variety of amenities to make children feel at ease, including toys, games, children’s movies, and a video game console. These thoughtful touches help create a child-friendly atmosphere that promotes comfort and relaxation.
Families can also enjoy the adjacent outdoor private patio, a peaceful space with kid-friendly wheeled toys, a basketball hoop, and a garden that blooms with flowers and vegetables during the summer months. It’s the perfect setting to unwind, get fresh air, and spend quality time together outside the hospital room.
What Families Are Saying about Their Stay at the Rady Grossmont Pediatric Unit
“We so felt so thankful to have a private room and a bed for a parent to sleep in next to our child. The staff, ALL of the staff were absolutely amazing. They made a horrible situation, feel so much better and I felt so much more comfortable knowing I was in their care. They should all be proud of themselves in the work that they give.”
“It was a 10 out of 10 doctors and nurses as well as RT’s were the best polite helpful and very professional”
“The nurses and doctors were exceptional! I was impressed with the level of care my son received and the compassion from his care team.”
“The doctors who saw my child were very kind, the nurses were very kind, they made us feel at home”
“They have a great staff, great doctor, great nursing. They were professional and we were so happy being in this hospital. They did a great job with my daughter.”
Location
Rady Children’s Pediatric Unit at Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-740-6000
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This partnership reflects our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality pediatric care closer to home for families in East County.