Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, TN
Also known as Rhea County Hospital
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About Rhea Medical Center
Rhea Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 2 out of 5. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Erlanger Bledsoe 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 recommend67%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1072%
- Completed surveys95
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
35.52978, -84.98299
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rhea Medical Center located?
Rhea Medical Center is at 9400 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321 in Rhea County.
Does Rhea Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Rhea Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 170 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Rhea Medical Center?
Rhea Medical Center has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 2 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Rhea Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Rhea Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Tennessee trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Rhea Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (423) 775-1121.
Would patients recommend Rhea Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (95 completed surveys), 67% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 72% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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