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Address
126 HIGHWAY 280 W
Americus, GA 31719
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Facilities & services
143
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICU
Imaging
MRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 36 min of 439 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
7 hr 8 min of 19 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
5% of 23,382 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 12 min of 18 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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
72%
Would recommend
67% would definitely recommend
67%
Nurse communication
76% said nurses always communicated well
76%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
69% said the room was always clean
69%
Quietness at night
69% said the area was always quiet at night
69%
Clinicians on staff
130
total clinicians
6
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 13
Radiology 9
Cardiology 7
Pulmonology 6
General surgery 5
Critical care 4
Orthopedic surgery 4
Hematology / oncology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Anesthesiology 2
Neurology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center?

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (229) 931-1280 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 Americus.

Is Phoebe Sumter 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 Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, call (229) 931-1280.

Where is Phoebe Sumter Medical Center located?

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is located at 126 Highway 280 W, Americus, GA, 31719. Phone: (229) 931-1280.