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Visit Mc Dowell County
Address
454 MCDOWELL STREET
Welch, WV 24801
Phone
Government - State
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitedhhr.wv.gov
Facilities & services
55
total beds
1
operating room
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Helipad
Surgery
Anesthesiology
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.
3 hr 15 min of 219 patients
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
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
80% would definitely recommend
80%
Nurse communication
91% said nurses always communicated well
91%
Doctor communication
89% said doctors always communicated well
89%
Cleanliness
85% said the room was always clean
85%
Quietness at night
78% said the area was always quiet at night
78%
Clinicians on staff
38
total clinicians
4
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 6
Internal medicine 2
Cardiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Welch Community Hospital?

Welch Community Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (304) 436-8461 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 West Virginia.

Is Welch Community 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 Welch Community Hospital, call (304) 436-8461.

Where is Welch Community Hospital located?

Welch Community Hospital is located at 454 McDowell Street, Welch, WV, 24801. Phone: (304) 436-8461.