Mercy Hospital (Rockville Centre)
Mercy Hospital is a community hospital located in Rockville Centre and operated as part of the Catholic Health system. Founded in 1913 by the Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor, it was the first Catholic hospital established in Nassau County. The hospital provides emergency care, maternity services, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, behavioral health services, surgery, rehabilitation, and other inpatient and outpatient medical services for communities across southwestern Nassau County.
Specialties & Departments
Mercy Hospital provides medical, surgical, diagnostic, and supportive care across numerous specialties. Major areas include:
- 24-hour emergency care for adults and children
- Heart and vascular care through the St. Francis Heart Center
- Cancer screening, diagnosis, surgery, and treatment
- Labor and delivery services with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Breast health and advanced breast imaging
- Orthopedics, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
- Behavioral health and addiction-related services
- Bariatric and weight-loss surgery programs
- Diabetes education, pulmonary care, and sleep-disorder services
- Hyperbaric medicine and wound care
Community Role
Mercy Hospital has served Rockville Centre and surrounding Nassau County communities for more than a century. In addition to providing hospital and emergency services, it offers community wellness programs, health education, screenings, support groups, and classes for patients and families. Mercy also supports healthcare education through clinical training programs and its accredited School of Radiography.
The hospital is recognized as a New York State-designated Stroke Center and holds advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission. Its maternity program includes care for high-risk pregnancies and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped to care for premature and medically vulnerable newborns.
Location & Directions
Mercy Hospital is located at 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, north of downtown Rockville Centre in Nassau County.
- By Car: The hospital is accessible from North Village Avenue and is close to the Southern State Parkway. Drivers using the parkway can travel through Exit 19 at Peninsula Boulevard and continue along local roads toward the hospital campus.
- By Train: The Rockville Centre station on the Long Island Rail Road Babylon Branch serves the village. The hospital is north of the downtown station, requiring an onward trip by taxi, rideshare, bus, or another local transportation option.
- By Bus: Nassau Inter-County Express operates bus service in and around Rockville Centre. Routes and schedules may change, so riders should confirm the most convenient current connection before traveling.
- Parking: Patient and visitor parking is available in designated areas on the hospital campus. Visitors should follow posted signs for the appropriate entrance and parking location for their destination.
Visitor Information
- Visiting Policies: General visiting hours are typically from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., but individual departments, maternity units, behavioral health areas, intensive care, and other specialized units may follow different schedules and visitor limits. Check the current hospital policy before arriving.
- Emergency Department: The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and treats adult and pediatric emergencies.
- Dining: The Shoreline Café serves hospital visitors, patients, and staff. Current hours, menus, and available dining services should be confirmed directly with the hospital.
- Official Information: For current visitor policies, patient services, hospital telephone numbers, directions, and medical programs, visit the official Catholic Health website at catholichealthli.org.
- Nearby Amenities: Downtown Rockville Centre offers restaurants, pharmacies, hotels, shops, and transportation services south of the hospital campus.
Vicinity of the Hospital
Key Facts and Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hospital Name | Mercy Hospital |
| Location | 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Hospital Type | Community Hospital |
| Health System | Catholic Health |
| Community | Rockville Centre |
| County | Nassau County, New York |
| Emergency Department | Open 24 hours a day for adult and pediatric emergencies |
| Stroke Care | New York State-designated Stroke Center and Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center |
| Maternity Care | Labor and Delivery, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mother-Baby Care, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| Major Services | Emergency Medicine, Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Care, Maternity, Orthopedics, Behavioral Health, Bariatric Surgery, Breast Health, Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education, and Wound Care |
| Medical Education | Clinical education programs and an accredited School of Radiography |
| Main Telephone | 516-705-2525 |
| Service Area | Rockville Centre, southwestern Nassau County, and surrounding Long Island communities |
As the first Catholic hospital established in Nassau County, Mercy Hospital has played an important role in healthcare on Long Island since 1913. Today, the hospital combines emergency services, specialized medical care, maternity programs, diagnostic resources, and community health initiatives to serve patients from Rockville Centre and communities throughout southwestern Nassau County.
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