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Address
7939 U S HWY 165 SOUTH
Columbia, LA 71418
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitecitizensmedcenter.com
Facilities & services
40
total beds
1
operating room
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
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 1 min of 776 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 38 min of 14 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 5,026 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
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
98% rated 9 or 10 of 10
98%
Would recommend
89% would definitely recommend
89%
Nurse communication
97% said nurses always communicated well
97%
Doctor communication
96% said doctors always communicated well
96%
Cleanliness
95% said the room was always clean
95%
Quietness at night
91% said the area was always quiet at night
91%
Clinicians on staff
36
total clinicians
6
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 8
Orthopedic surgery 4
Internal medicine 3
General surgery 2
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Citizens Medical Center?

Citizens Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (318) 649-6106 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 Columbia.

Is Citizens 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 Citizens Medical Center, call (318) 649-6106.

Where is Citizens Medical Center located?

Citizens Medical Center is located at 7939 U S Hwy 165 South, Columbia, LA, 71418. Phone: (318) 649-6106.