Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton, GA
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About Mountain Lakes Medical Center
Mountain Lakes Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia. 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 Highlands Cashiers Hospital, about 18 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.
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
50% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
Map
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Nearby hospitals
- Highlands Cashiers Hospital190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC · Emergency roomCritical access hospital18 mi
- Chatuge Regional Hospital110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA · Emergency roomCritical access hospital21 mi
- Angel Medical Center124 Center Court PO Box 1209, Franklin, NC · Emergency roomCritical access hospital21 mi
- Stephens County Hospital163 Hospital Drive, Toccoa, GA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital21 mi
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham541 Historic Highway 441-North, Demorest, GA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mountain Lakes Medical Center located?
Mountain Lakes Medical Center is at 162 Legacy Point, Clayton, GA 30525 in Rabun County.
Does Mountain Lakes Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Mountain Lakes Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 109 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Mountain Lakes Medical Center?
Mountain Lakes Medical Center 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 Mountain Lakes Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Mountain Lakes Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Georgia trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Mountain Lakes Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (706) 782-3100.
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