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Critical Access Hospitals in the United States

There are 1,382 critical access hospitals in the United States in our directory. Critical access hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency care, designated by Medicare to keep hospital care available far from larger cities.

Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a critical access hospital?

Critical access hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency care, designated by Medicare to keep hospital care available far from larger cities.

How many critical access hospitals are in the United States?

We list 1,382 critical access hospitals in the United States. Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.

Why might a critical access hospital be missing from this list?

We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.

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