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Address
3316 HIGHWAY 280
Alexander City, AL 35010
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiterussellcares.com
Facilities & services
81
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 37 min of 451 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 53 min of 14 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 20,291 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
58 min of 12 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.77 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
67% rated 9 or 10 of 10
67%
Would recommend
68% would definitely recommend
68%
Nurse communication
76% said nurses always communicated well
76%
Doctor communication
74% said doctors always communicated well
74%
Cleanliness
74% said the room was always clean
74%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
150
total clinicians
6
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 34
Internal medicine 16
Orthopedic surgery 6
General surgery 4
Anesthesiology 4
Cardiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Neurology 2
Pulmonology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Russell Medical Center?

Russell Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (256) 329-7100 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Alexander City.

Is Russell Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Russell Medical Center, call (256) 329-7100.

Where is Russell Medical Center located?

Russell Medical Center is located at 3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL, 35010. Phone: (256) 329-7100.