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Address
1535 SLATE CREEK ROAD
Grundy, VA 24614
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitebgh.org
Facilities & services
134
total beds
2
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 18 min of 351 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
1 hr 54 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 10,322 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
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.50 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
80% rated 9 or 10 of 10
80%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
89% said nurses always communicated well
89%
Doctor communication
89% said doctors always communicated well
89%
Cleanliness
83% said the room was always clean
83%
Quietness at night
78% said the area was always quiet at night
78%
Clinicians on staff
51
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 9
Cardiology 4
Radiology 3
General surgery 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Buchanan General Hospital?

Buchanan General Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (276) 935-1000 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 Virginia.

Is Buchanan General 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 Buchanan General Hospital, call (276) 935-1000.

Where is Buchanan General Hospital located?

Buchanan General Hospital is located at 1535 Slate Creek Road, Grundy, VA, 24614. Phone: (276) 935-1000.