Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Medical Center in Carlinville, IL
Carlinville Area Hospital has been dedicated to providing expert healthcare services to Carlinville and surrounding communities since 1952. As a licensed 25-bed acute care hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty services designed to meet the diverse healthcare needs of patients across all age groups. Our mission focuses on delivering professional medical care close to home, supported by a vision to maintain a state-of-the-art rural hospital that prioritizes patient safety and community trust. With a team of over 31 physicians representing multiple specialties, we ensure access to high-quality care through our General and Family Practice, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, and Outpatient Specialty Clinic services.Our 24-hour STAT Stroke and STAT Heart designated Emergency Department operates with board-certified emergency medicine physicians, while our Swing Bed Program provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care for post-surgical or post-illness recovery. The 2015 addition of a 28,000 sq. ft. Medical Office Building expanded our capabilities to include Sleep Lab services, Senior Behavioral Health programs, and enhanced rehabilitation facilities. Our commitment to transparency and compliance with the Illinois Hospital Report Card Act ensures patients receive care from qualified professionals using state-of-the-art equipment in our modern facility located between Springfield and St. Louis.
Services
Emergency Department
Behavioral Health
Cardiopulmonary Services
Imaging Services
Inpatient Care
Laboratory Services
Rehabilitation Services
Surgical Services
Swing Bed Program
Outpatient Clinics
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency care with STAT Stroke and Heart program certifications
- Our Swing Bed Program provides personalized post-acute rehabilitation services
- We maintain partnerships with Springfield Clinic for specialized outpatient care
- Our laboratory department meets regulatory requirements through rigorous proficiency testing
- We operate state-of-the-art imaging technology including 3D mammography systems
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
Services
Emergency Department
Our 24/7 Emergency Department provides immediate care for all medical emergencies. Staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses with advanced cardiac and pediatric life support certifications, we offer rapid stroke treatment through our STAT Stroke program and heart attack care via the Prairie Heart Program partnership. The department maintains direct neurologist connections and clot-busting medication capabilities for acute stroke patients.
Swing Bed Program
This specialized program bridges hospitalization and home recovery for patients needing skilled services. Offering private rooms and six-day-a-week therapy, it includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, IV antibiotic administration, and wound care. The program coordinates discharge planning with home health services and accepts Medicare patients with qualifying three-night inpatient stays.
Cardiopulmonary Services
Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services include cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep lab testing, and advanced diagnostics. Our state-licensed respiratory therapists provide asthma education, pulmonary function testing, and smoking cessation programs. The department features nuclear treadmill testing and maintains equipment for both inpatient and outpatient respiratory care.
Behavioral Health
We provide multi-age behavioral health support through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Specialized programs address depression, anxiety, and age-related mental health challenges. Our Senior Behavioral Health program offers coordinated care with primary physicians through a multidisciplinary team including medical directors, therapists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Imaging Services
Equipped with advanced technology including CT, MRI, 3D mammography, and ultrasound, our imaging department provides rapid diagnostic services. Certified technicians offer 24/7 x-ray capabilities and same-day result reporting. The Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System enables bedside imaging across departments while maintaining high image quality and fast processing times.
Questions
What emergency services are available at Carlinville Area Hospital?
Our 24/7 Emergency Department offers STAT Stroke and Heart program certifications, advanced cardiac life support, and immediate neurologist connections for acute stroke treatment.
Does the hospital accept Medicare patients for rehabilitation services?
Yes, our Swing Bed Program accepts Medicare patients requiring skilled nursing care following a qualifying three-night inpatient stay at any hospital.
What specialty clinics are available locally?
Through partnerships with Springfield Clinic, we offer outpatient specialty services covering over a dozen medical disciplines in our 28,000 sq. ft. Medical Office Building.
Are imaging services available after regular business hours?
Yes, our Imaging Department operates 24/7 with general x-ray services available without appointment and advanced imaging requiring scheduled appointments.
What behavioral health support options exist for seniors?
Our Senior Behavioral Health program provides specialized care for aging-related mental health challenges through coordinated treatment plans developed with primary care physicians.
How does the hospital support post-surgical recovery?
The Swing Bed Program offers private rooms, skilled wound care, IV antibiotic administration, and six-day-a-week therapy services to facilitate safe recovery before returning home.
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Reviews (5)
Rad Life
Jan 09, 2022
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I called on Tuesday, as told to if my symptoms didn't go away, and left a message with my name, number, and birth date. I waited 5 hours and called back to be told rudely, "We are very busy! We will call you when we get to you!" It is now Saturday and no call back. Looks like I will now be going elsewhere.
Marlin Jackson
Oct 06, 2021
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Would get better care at a veterinary clinic. They are all about trying to get more visits than treat you when you go the first time it's all about how much they can get from you and your insurance company. Please go to Litchfield Hospital it is the best hospital in the area.
Brianna Davis
Oct 05, 2021
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Pandemic? Where? Carlinville hospital isn't scared! Nobody even wears a mask here! Staff is great. Desk receptionists are pleasantly rude. People coughing and hacking in waiting areas with no masks on and none of staff will mention to them to cover up considering there were 12 counted people in nearby area. Our family has ALWAYS called this place a bandaid station. What a joke CAH
Ryan Schnetzler
Dec 26, 2020
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Been here a few times and now have my primary doctor here--much more convenient and closer to home vs going to Springfield and waiting an hour to get in. As for the staff- Everyone I've talked to here has been super friendly and helpful with whatever I needed. It's refreshing to visit a place where you're treated as a person, not just "Patient #1234" that can sometimes happen with bigger places. Having a 7 days a week walk in clinic is also a big plus, as many places don't do weekends.
Mary Squire
Nov 04, 2020
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It strikes me as odd if. you go for a covid test.and you have concerns, that you are turned away at carlinville and Litchfield hosp. Without a dr. Conformation.seems to me its putting more people at risk. With it being considered a pandemic.first you have to expose the dr. Iffice then 2 hosp.with still no conformation.or test
