Founded in 1956, Providence St. Mary Medical Center is a 213-bed acute care medical center in Apple Valley, CA. With a staff of more than 1,750 caregivers, the hospital has grown to become a leader in medical excellence.
Our medical staff of 300-plus High Desert physicians provides services in various disciplines, including pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and more. We serve a geographic area of over 1440 square miles and a population of over 400,000 people.
Providence St. Mary’s dedication to improving the health and quality of life has remained intrinsic to its core values. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate health care for everyone – regardless of coverage status or ability to pay.
Faith-Based Culture of Service
Everyone who works for Providence St. Mary Medical Center, including physicians, nurses, and all administrative and support staff, is called a caregiver. Steeped in the tradition of service of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Sisters of Providence, our caregivers are committed to putting patients first. Our patient-centered mindset impacts every decision we make in every job at this hospital—from the chief executive to the clinical staff to the support staff. Our caregivers are known for their compassion and calling to serve.
For nearly 70 years, our commitment to providing leading-edge care has been rooted in our core values of Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence and Integrity. In line with our Mission, we serve our patients as “expressions of God’s healing love.”
In 2023, U.S. News and World Report ranked Providence St. Mary as the No. 4 hospital in the Inland Empire for quality care. In addition to that Best Regional Hospitals award, we were also recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a “High Performing Hospital” in eight types of care, including maternity, diabetes and stroke.
Other recent awards and accolades include:
At the Providence St. Mary Medical Center, we recognize the importance of increasing diversity at all levels of our organization. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee works to empower courageous commitment to growing a culture of inclusion and belonging at the medical center. Through programs and events, we’re working to cultivate a greater sense of belonging for everyone touched by our ministry. We’re developing pathways and partnerships in the High Desert to help attract and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Our residency leadership believes that learning from and caring for a population varying in age, race, gender, cultural background, socioeconomic status, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation cultivates culturally competent and conscious physicians.
Diversity among our residents fosters an educational environment rooted in collaboration, communication, and teamwork. Our leadership is dedicated to recruiting trainees from underrepresented communities.
Referred to as the High Desert, Apple Valley is 95 miles northeast of Los Angeles, 140 miles north of San Diego, and 185 miles south of Las Vegas. The town includes 78 square miles in its incorporated boundaries, with a 200-mile sphere of influence.
Once a playground of movie stars, Apple Valley offers a wide range of activities to enjoy. The vibrant Apply Valley business sector is expanding, and the community is emerging as a destination location. Apply Valley draws more than 65,000 annual visitors to events such as summer concerts and live theatre, statewide soccer tournaments and the Apple Valley Air Show.
Providence St. Mary Medical Center is Apple Valley's hub for advanced medical services. We are committed to increasing access to care for all in our persistently underserved area, including the many financially vulnerable in our community.
Population: 73,077
Average household size: 2.9
Median Age: 38.8
Total Households: 25,717
Per Capita: $32,187
Median Household: $65,455
Average Household: $94,114
Average commute: 23 minutes
Median Home Value: $380,673
Median Property Tax: $1425