Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, FL
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About Lake Butler Hospital
Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in Lake Butler, Union County, Florida. It reports its ownership to Medicare as for-profit. 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 Northeast Florida State Hospital, about 19 mi away.
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 recommend96%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1094%
- Completed surveys50
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
30.02349, -82.32850
Nearby hospitals
- Northeast Florida State Hospital7487 S State Rd 121, Macclenny, FLPsychiatric hospital19 mi
- VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake City619 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL · Emergency roomVA medical center21 mi
- Clearsky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City198 SW Real Terrace, Lake City, FLRehabilitation hospital22 mi
- Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital159 N 3rd St, Macclenny, FL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital22 mi
- HCA Florida Lake City Hospital340 NW Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital24 mi
- UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital4101 Northwest 89 Boulevard, Gainesville, FLPsychiatric hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Butler Hospital located?
Lake Butler Hospital is at 850 E Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054 in Union County.
Does Lake Butler Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Lake Butler Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 92 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Lake Butler Hospital?
Lake Butler 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 Lake Butler Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Lake Butler Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Florida trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Lake Butler Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (386) 496-2323.
Would patients recommend Lake Butler Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (50 completed surveys), 96% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 94% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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