We take great care to meet all of your needs–and exceed your expectations–during your stay. We also work to make sure your loved ones and visitors are looked after as part of your support team.
For Your Hospital Stay:
Overnight patients may want to bring their own toilet articles (hairbrush, comb, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste), a book or magazine, and personal items such as contact lenses, eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, and prostheses. Please leave money, credit cards, jewelry and valuables at home.
Should I Bring Medications? Yes! Please bring a list of your current medications with you. We request that you only bring your inhaler and eye drops (if you are spending the night) with you. Your physician may prescribe medication for you to take home after surgery. If you would like, you may have them filled at LVMC pharmacy when you are discharged.
Sometimes medical situations arise that prevent people from communicating their wishes about medical intervention and/or life-prolonging care. You can communicate your decisions in written documents called Advance Directives, which enable your chosen decision-maker to speak for you if you are ever unable to express your medical wishes. This advanced planning reduces uncertainty about how you want to be cared for at the end of life.
If you have an Advance Directive, please bring copies when you come to the hospital. If you would like to establish an Advanced Directive, please let us know upon your arrival.
For your privacy, you may choose to NOT be listed in our hospital patient directory.
If you choose to be in the patient directory:
If you choose not to be in the patient directory:
Read through our Hospital Surgery Guide to better understand how to prepare for your surgery and recovery.
We Deliver! Learn more about our Birthing Center's delivery recovery and postpartum (LDRP) suites and what to expect for your delivery. We know your child’s birth is special, whether it’s your first baby or your fourth.
Find out how your loved ones can come visit you during your hodpital stay. Please be aware of current COVID-19 restrictions. Please note Lompoc Valley Medical Center is a “No Pets” facility. Only service dogs are permitted. LVMC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
"Hospitalists" are physicians who care for patients while they are in the hospital. They are available to their patients at any time, eliminating the need to wait for a visit during morning or evening rounds.
Learn more about our Hospitalists
We want your stay with us to be as pleasant as possible, so we've designed our patient rooms and facilities to be home-like and soothing.
Our patient rooms include Soothing colors and professional artwork, soft lights, dimmable reading lights, State of the art comfortable beds, Bathrooms with showers, plenty of space for visitors, daybeds for overnight guests, ample storage, HD television, large windows, free Wi-Fi.
Your patient room is equipped with a large format of digital television. All of the channels are in HD, including our local channels. If you are a CCU and LDRP patient, we feature an in-room stereo system. We have limited the volume to keep the environment comfortable for all of our patients. You may also have a friend bring in any game console, video player, tablet or use your phone and plug it into the provided jacks on the wall.
The Lompoc Valley Medical Center Gift Shoppe offers a variety of items for sale aimed to bring comfort to patients and visitors alike. Along with the popular flowers, cards, balloons, and candy, jewelry, books, stuffed animals, shoppers will also find unexpected delights tuned to the seasons. As well as select artwork featured throughout the hospital.
We realize the importance of reflection, especially in a health care environment. The Meditation Room is a separate space where you can retreat when you need a moment away from distractions. You are encouraged to use the room for the purpose of prayer, meditation, and private conversations between family and medical staff. The room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
