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 Lake Butler Hospital
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Quick answers about Lake Butler Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Lake Butler Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 32 min in the Lake Butler 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, call (386) 496-2323. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Lake Butler Hospital?
The main phone number for Lake Butler Hospital is (386) 496-2323, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (386) 496-2323What is the address of Lake Butler Hospital?
Lake Butler Hospital is at 850 E Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Lake Butler Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Lake Butler 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 Lake Butler Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 32 minutes there. That is 1 hour 3 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 Lake Butler Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 50 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
96% 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.
What insurance does Lake Butler Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 101303). 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 | 93 of 121 plans | Preferred |
| AvMed | 64 of 64 plans | Preferred |
| Ambetter | 56 of 56 plans | 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 Lake Butler Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Lake Butler Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (93 of 121 plans), AvMed (64 of 64 plans) and Ambetter (56 of 56 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 Lake Butler Hospital take Medicare?
Lake Butler Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 101303), 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 Lake Butler Hospital accept Florida Blue?
Lake Butler Hospital is in network for 93 of 121 plans that Florida Blue sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Blue's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Florida Blue plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Lake Butler Hospital accept AvMed?
Lake Butler Hospital is in network for 64 of 64 plans that AvMed sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to AvMed'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 Lake Butler Hospital accept Ambetter?
Lake Butler 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.
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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Lake Butler Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 262 patients. | 92 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 70 patients. | 172 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 5,960 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 340 patients. | 11% | 15% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 314 patients. | 66% | 90%* |
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. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Care after a stay at Lake Butler 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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- 15mi Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Starke, FL · 120 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 21mi Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lake City, FL · 90 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Lake Butler Hospital
25 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 6 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
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 Lake Butler Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Medlink Management Services Inc, a for-profit organization, incorporated 1994.
47 doctors and other clinicians list Lake Butler 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.
The area around Lake Butler Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Union are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Parts of Union are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 20.
Dental: Parts of Union are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
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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