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Address
180 PARKWOOD DR
Elkin, NC 28621
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitehughchatham.org
Facilities & services
81
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 50 min of 1,345 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
19 hr 28 min of 46 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 24,819 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
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.
- About average
1.04 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
76% rated 9 or 10 of 10
76%
Would recommend
71% would definitely recommend
71%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
83% said doctors always communicated well
83%
Cleanliness
77% said the room was always clean
77%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
145
total clinicians
10
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 16
Radiology 9
Cardiology 6
Anesthesiology 4
Orthopedic surgery 4
General surgery 3
Hematology / oncology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Neurology 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital?

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (336) 527-7000 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 North Carolina.

Is Hugh Chatham Memorial 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 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, call (336) 527-7000.

Where is Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital located?

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is located at 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC, 28621. Phone: (336) 527-7000.