Candler County Hospital in Metter, GA
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About Candler County Hospital
Candler County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Metter, Candler 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 East Georgia Regional Medical Center, about 17 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.
Map
32.40690, -82.06644
Nearby hospitals
- East Georgia Regional Medical Center1499 Fair Road, Statesboro, GA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital17 mi
- Evans Memorial Hospital200 N River Street, Claxton, GA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
- Emanuel Medical Center117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA · Level IV traumaAcute care hospital21 mi
- Memorial Health Meadows HospitalOne Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA · Level IV traumaAcute care hospital23 mi
- Optim Medical Center - Tattnall247 S Main Street, Reidsville, GA · Emergency roomCritical access hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Candler County Hospital located?
Candler County Hospital is at 400 Cedar Street, Metter, GA 30439 in Candler County.
Does Candler County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Candler County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 110 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Candler County Hospital?
Candler County 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 Candler County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Candler County 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 Candler County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (912) 685-5741.
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