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Visit Limestone County
Address
700 WEST MARKET STREET
Athens, AL 35611
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteathenslimestonehospital.com
Facilities & services
71
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible seating Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 4 min of 354 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 15 min of 14 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 29,677 visits
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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.93 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.74 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.13 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
78% rated 9 or 10 of 10
78%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
85%
Doctor communication
84% said doctors always communicated well
84%
Cleanliness
71% said the room was always clean
71%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
309
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 48
Cardiology 20
Internal medicine 20
Orthopedic surgery 8
Interventional cardiology 6
General surgery 5
Neurology 5
Anesthesiology 5
Hematology / oncology 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Athens Limestone Hospital?

Athens Limestone Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (256) 233-9292 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 Athens.

Is Athens Limestone Hospital 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 Athens Limestone Hospital, call (256) 233-9292.

Where is Athens Limestone Hospital located?

Athens Limestone Hospital is located at 700 West Market Street, Athens, AL, 35611. Phone: (256) 233-9292.