I was recently in the hospital for spinal surgery and stayed in the new wing at St. Johns. It is more like staying in a hotel than a hospital room. All patients receive private rooms, there are sofas where family members can lie down and a huge plasma screen tv
The nurses are overworked but helpful and caring even when under a lot of stress.
Parking for visiting friends or relatives is problematic and can be expensive. It is either 8 for the valet parking or you can purchase a weekly pass as street parking in Santa Monica is extremely limited.
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