Clay County Hospital in Ashland, AL
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About Clay County Hospital
Clay County Hospital is an acute care hospital in Ashland, Clay County, Alabama. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 53 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Citizens Baptist Medical Center, about 19 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
61% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
Map
33.27741, -85.82382
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Clay County Hospital located?
Clay County Hospital is at 83825 Highway 9 P O Box 1270, Ashland, AL 36251 in Clay County.
Does Clay County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Clay County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 91 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Clay County Hospital?
Clay County Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Clay County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Clay County Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Alabama trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Clay County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (256) 354-2131.
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