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Address
PO BOX 774
Salem, MO 65560
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitesmdh.net
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Emergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
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 12 min of 423 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 32 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 7,115 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.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
64% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
64%
Would recommend
61% would definitely recommend
no star
61%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
no star
83%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
no star
82%
Cleanliness
78% said the room was always clean
no star
78%
Quietness at night
65% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
65%
Clinicians on staff
45
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 4
Orthopedic surgery 3
Radiology 3
Cardiology 2
General surgery 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Salem Memorial District Hospital?

Salem Memorial District Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (573) 729-6626 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 in Missouri.

Is Salem Memorial District 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 Salem Memorial District Hospital, call (573) 729-6626.

Where is Salem Memorial District Hospital located?

Salem Memorial District Hospital is located at Po Box 774, Salem, MO, 65560. Phone: (573) 729-6626.