CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Jay Hospital
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for Jay Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Jay Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Jay Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 17 min in the Jay Hospital emergency room (the average across Florida hospitals is 2 hr 35 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (850) 675-8000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Jay Hospital?
The main phone number for Jay Hospital is (850) 675-8000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (850) 675-8000What is the address of Jay Hospital?
Jay Hospital is at 14114 Alabama St, Jay, FL 32565.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Jay Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Jay Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Jay Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 17 minutes there. That is 18 minutes shorter than the average across Florida hospitals (2 hours 35 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Jay Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 52 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
93% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 94% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia patients | 16.3% | 15.2% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.3% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Jay Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 101315). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Florida that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Blue | 121 of 121 plans | Preferred |
| Ambetter | 56 of 56 plans | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 13 of 30 plans | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Florida
Plans that include this hospital: Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S Compare plans
What insurance does Jay Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Jay Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (121 of 121 plans), Ambetter (56 of 56 plans) and UnitedHealthcare (13 of 30 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Jay Hospital take Medicare?
Jay Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 101315), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Jay Hospital accept Florida Blue?
Jay Hospital is in network for 121 of 121 plans that Florida Blue sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Blue's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Jay Hospital accept Ambetter?
Jay Hospital is in network for 56 of 56 plans that Ambetter sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Jay Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Jay Hospital is in network for 13 of 30 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every UnitedHealthcare plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 22.1% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 17.9% | 17.3% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Jay Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 18 patients. | 83% | 65% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 383 patients. | 137 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 23 patients. | 351 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 7,703 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 517 patients. | 77% | 78% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Jay Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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- 12mi West Gate Village Brewton, AL · 125 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 20mi Atmore Nursing Center Atmore, AL · 100 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 14mi Amedisys Home Health of BrewtonBrewton, AL · 88% would recommend
- 14mi D W McMillan Home HealthBrewton, AL · 90% would recommend
- 25mi Atmore Community Home CareAtmore, AL · 80% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Jay Hospital
106 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 20 specialties.
Find doctors in Jay
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Jay, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Jay Hospital lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/cms-hpt.txt), checked Nov 7, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · covers Mar 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2024 (214 days, part of a year)
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Florida hospital finances.
Who owns Jay Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Jay Hospital Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1983.
162 doctors and other clinicians list Jay Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Sep 2023 · Jay Hospital Inc (EIN 59-2425149)
As filed with the IRS by Jay Hospital Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Jay Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Santa Rosa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (3 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Mental health: Santa Rosa is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Santa Rosa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Florida earn a median $84,190 a year. Healthcare salaries in Florida.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Florida shortage areas
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