Methodist Hospital Visiting Hours and Guidelines

To view the current visitor policy at Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, click here.

Methodist Hospital understands the importance of family and friends to our patients’ well-being. We openly welcome visitation according to the patient's wishes. We do not restrict visitation to specific hours; however, there are situations that may result in increased restrictions or limitations.         

Visitation may be reasonably restricted, limited or denied in situations such as:

• A procedure or treatment is needed.
• Infection control issues present a concern.
• Respecting a patient’s need for rest and privacy.
• Visitors interfere with the care of other patients.
• Visitors engage in disruptive, threatening or violent behavior of any kind.
• Substance abuse protocols require restricted visitation.
• A court order limits or restrains contact. 

Children who visit must be supervised by an adult other than the patient. 

Parking

Around-the-clock patient and visitor parking is available free of charge on the hospital campus. Parking is permitted under the entry canopy at the main entrance for patients entering or leaving the hospital. Vehicles may not be parked in this area for more than five minutes and never at a red curb. 

Cafeteria

The cafeteria, located on the basement level and is open to visitors seven days a week during the following times: 

Breakfast: 7 to 10 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Smoking

All Dignity Health facilities, including Methodist Hospital, have been smoke- and tobacco-free since 2011. Tobacco use and smoking is not allowed on the Methodist campus or at any Dignity Health facility. This includes in private vehicles while on hospital property. Employees and visitors may choose to walk off the campus to smoke.