Washington County Hospital in Chatom, AL
Also known as Washington County Hospital & Nursing Home
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Washington County Hospital
Washington County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Chatom, Washington County, Alabama. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Jackson Medical Center, about 21 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend87%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1072%
- Completed surveys37
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
31.46020, -88.23524
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington County Hospital located?
Washington County Hospital is at 14600 St. Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518 in Washington County.
Does Washington County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Washington County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Washington County Hospital?
Washington 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 Washington County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Washington 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 Washington County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (251) 847-2223.
Would patients recommend Washington County Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (37 completed surveys), 87% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 72% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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