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Address
2435 FOREST DRIVE
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitegetcare.muschealth.org
Facilities & services
258
total beds
22
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment Welcomes lgbtq
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 11 min of 384 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 38 min of 12 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 74,223 visits
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.
- About average
0.61 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.38 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.48 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.06 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.39 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
69% rated 9 or 10 of 10
69%
Would recommend
69% would definitely recommend
69%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
70% said the room was always clean
70%
Quietness at night
65% said the area was always quiet at night
65%
Clinicians on staff
550
total clinicians
17
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 69
Internal medicine 40
Anesthesiology 21
Cardiology 18
Pulmonology 14
Orthopedic surgery 14
Neurology 13
Critical care 8
General surgery 8
Hematology / oncology 8
Interventional cardiology 5
Interventional radiology 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (803) 256-5300 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 MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, call (803) 256-5300.

Where is MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown located?

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is located at 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC, 29204. Phone: (803) 256-5300.