Ochsner Choctaw General in Butler, AL
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About Ochsner Choctaw General
Ochsner Choctaw General is a critical access hospital in Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). 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 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend73%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1079%
- Completed surveys32
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
32.09301, -88.20969
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ochsner Choctaw General located?
Ochsner Choctaw General is at 401 Vanity Fair Lane, PO Box 618, Butler, AL 36904 in Choctaw County.
Does Ochsner Choctaw General have an emergency room?
Yes. Ochsner Choctaw General reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 119 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Ochsner Choctaw General?
Ochsner Choctaw General 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 Ochsner Choctaw General a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Ochsner Choctaw General. 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 Ochsner Choctaw General?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (205) 459-9100.
Would patients recommend Ochsner Choctaw General?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (32 completed surveys), 73% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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