Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL
Also known as Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Fayette County Hospital
Fayette County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (other). 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 110 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Hshs Holy Family Hospital Inc, 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend79%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1070%
- Completed surveys42
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
38.97058, -89.09851
Nearby hospitals
- Hshs Holy Family Hospital Inc200 Health Care Dr, Greenville, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital17 mi
- Hillsboro Area Hospital1200 E Tremont Street, Hillsboro, IL · Emergency roomCritical access hospital24 mi
- Salem Township Hospital1201 Ricker Drive, Salem, IL · Emergency roomCritical access hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fayette County Hospital located?
Fayette County Hospital is at 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL 62471 in Fayette County.
Does Fayette County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Fayette County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Fayette County Hospital?
Fayette 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 Fayette County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Fayette County Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Illinois trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Fayette County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (618) 283-1231.
Would patients recommend Fayette County Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (42 completed surveys), 79% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 70% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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