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Visit Effingham County
Address
459 GA HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH
Springfield, GA 31329
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteeffinghamhealth.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 24 min of 448 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 38 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 22,598 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 40 min of 12 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
73%
Would recommend
70% would definitely recommend
no star
70%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
no star
80%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
no star
82%
Cleanliness
67% said the room was always clean
no star
67%
Quietness at night
63% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
63%
Clinicians on staff
164
total clinicians
24
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 22
Internal medicine 17
Orthopedic surgery 11
Cardiology 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Anesthesiology 3
Hematology / oncology 3
General surgery 1
Neurology 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Effingham Health System?

Effingham Health System does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (912) 754-0160 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 Springfield.

Is Effingham Health System 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 Effingham Health System, call (912) 754-0160.

Where is Effingham Health System located?

Effingham Health System is located at 459 Ga Highway 119 South, Springfield, GA, 31329. Phone: (912) 754-0160.