Critical Access Hospitals in South Carolina
There are 3 critical access hospitals in South Carolina in our directory. Critical access hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency care, designated by Medicare to keep hospital care available far from larger cities.
Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.
Critical Access Hospitals in South Carolina
- Abbeville Area Medical Center420 Thomson Circle · Abbeville, SC · ERCritical access hospital
- Allendale County Hospital1787 Allendale Fairfax Rd · Fairfax, SC · ERCritical access hospital
- Edgefield County Healthcare An Affiliate of Self R300 Ridge Medical Plaza · Edgefield, SC · ERCritical access hospital
Critical Access Hospitals by city in South Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
What is a critical access hospital?
Critical access hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency care, designated by Medicare to keep hospital care available far from larger cities.
How many critical access hospitals are in South Carolina?
We list 3 critical access hospitals in South Carolina. Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.
Why might a critical access hospital be missing from this list?
We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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