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Visit Ouachita County
Address
638 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
Camden, AR 71701
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteouachitamedcenter.com
Facilities & services
49
total beds
1
operating room
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Psychiatric unitAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 18 min of 316 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
1 hr 49 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 13,201 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
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Hospital rating
60% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
60%
Would recommend
54% would definitely recommend
no star
54%
Nurse communication
75% said nurses always communicated well
no star
75%
Doctor communication
84% said doctors always communicated well
no star
84%
Cleanliness
66% said the room was always clean
no star
66%
Quietness at night
66% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
66%
Clinicians on staff
58
total clinicians
7
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 3
Cardiology 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Internal medicine 2
General surgery 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Orthopedic surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Ouachita County Medical Center?

Ouachita County Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (870) 836-1000 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 Camden.

Is Ouachita County 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 Ouachita County Medical Center, call (870) 836-1000.

Where is Ouachita County Medical Center located?

Ouachita County Medical Center is located at 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR, 71701. Phone: (870) 836-1000.