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Address
316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitersfh.com
Facilities & services
368
total beds
20
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath lab
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 34 min of 414 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 65,525 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 7 min of 12 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above 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.
Better than average
0.19 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.86 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.38 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
0.78 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.41 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.43 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
81% would definitely recommend
81%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
84%
Doctor communication
84% said doctors always communicated well
84%
Cleanliness
66% said the room was always clean
66%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
939
total clinicians
55
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 133
Anesthesiology 52
Radiology 35
Orthopedic surgery 22
Cardiology 18
General surgery 16
Obstetrics / gynecology 16
Neurology 15
Hematology / oncology 15
Pulmonology 8
Interventional cardiology 4
Critical care 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Roper Hospital?

Roper Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (843) 724-2800 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 Charleston.

Is Roper 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 Roper Hospital, call (843) 724-2800.

Where is Roper Hospital located?

Roper Hospital is located at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401. Phone: (843) 724-2800.