Adventhealth Wauchula in Wauchula, FL
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About Adventhealth Wauchula
Adventhealth Wauchula is a critical access hospital in Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida. 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Adventhealth Sebring, about 18 mi away.
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
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 1.25
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
Map
27.54071, -81.80840
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Adventhealth Wauchula located?
Adventhealth Wauchula is at 735 S 5th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873 in Hardee County.
Does Adventhealth Wauchula have an emergency room?
Yes. Adventhealth Wauchula reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 114 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Adventhealth Wauchula?
Adventhealth Wauchula 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 Adventhealth Wauchula a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Adventhealth Wauchula. 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 Adventhealth Wauchula?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (863) 773-3101.
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