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Address
2835 HWY 231 NORTH
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitevanderbiltbedfordhospital.com
Facilities & services
104
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr of 388 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 42 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 22,502 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
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.36 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
77% rated 9 or 10 of 10
77%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
85% said the room was always clean
85%
Quietness at night
70% said the area was always quiet at night
70%
Clinicians on staff
181
total clinicians
12
ER physicians
By specialty
Cardiology 34
Radiology 24
Internal medicine 12
Anesthesiology 7
Orthopedic surgery 4
Hematology / oncology 3
General surgery 2
Neurology 2
Pulmonology 2
Critical care 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital?

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (931) 685-5433 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 Shelbyville.

Is Vanderbilt Bedford 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 Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, call (931) 685-5433.

Where is Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital located?

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital is located at 2835 Hwy 231 North, Shelbyville, TN, 37160. Phone: (931) 685-5433.