Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, GA
Also known as Towns County Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Chatuge Regional Hospital
Chatuge Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital in Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). 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 Union General Hospital, about 13 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend74%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1071%
- Completed surveys42
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
34.94560, -83.75304
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chatuge Regional Hospital located?
Chatuge Regional Hospital is at 110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546 in Towns County.
Does Chatuge Regional Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Chatuge Regional Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 156 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Chatuge Regional Hospital?
Chatuge Regional 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 Chatuge Regional Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Chatuge Regional Hospital. 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 Chatuge Regional Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (706) 896-2222.
Would patients recommend Chatuge Regional Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (42 completed surveys), 74% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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