Athens hospitals
- O'Bleness Memorial Hospital 55 Hospital Dr, 45701 · (740) 593-5551 3 hr 19 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 75 beds Call O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Directions to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital (Google Maps) Details for O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
- Appalachian Behavioral Health Care 100 Hospital Drive, 45701 · (740) 594-5000 psychiatric hospital Call Appalachian Behavioral Health Care Directions to Appalachian Behavioral Health Care (Google Maps) Details for Appalachian Behavioral Health Care
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About hospitals in Athens
There are 2 hospitals in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. 1 of them has an emergency department. By type: 1 acute care hospital and 1 psychiatric hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Athens lasts 3 hr 19 min, 41 min longer than the Ohio median of 2 hr 38 min. The shortest is at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, 3 hr 19 min.
Community health centers near Athens
Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.
- 0.1mi Hopewell Health Centers - Athens 90 Hospital Dr, Athens, OH · Hopewell Health Centers INC. 740-592-3091
- 1.0mi Hopewell Health Centers - Athens Respite 7976 Dairy Ln, Athens, OH · Hopewell Health Centers INC. 740-593-5164
- 2.8mi Appalachian Family Life Center 25 S Clinton St, The Plains, OH · Hopewell Health Centers INC. 740-249-4318
- 8.6mi Hopewell Health Centers - Nelsonville REACH 14455 Kimberley Rd, Nelsonville, OH · Hopewell Health Centers INC. 740-753-9656
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Athens
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Marketplace insurers with Athens hospitals in network
How many of the 2 Athens hospitals on this page each insurer's 2027 Marketplace plans list as in network. From the insurers' provider files, loaded November 4, 2026. Networks change; confirm with your insurer.
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next2027 Marketplace plans in Ohio 1 of 2Athens hospitals
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield2027 Marketplace plans in Ohio 1 of 2Athens hospitals
- MedMutual2027 Marketplace plans in Ohio 1 of 2Athens hospitals
Hospitals in nearby cities
Find doctors in Athens
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Athens, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
People and health care in Athens
From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Athens.
What nurses earn in Ohio
Questions about hospitals in Athens
How many hospitals are in Athens, Ohio?
There are 2 hospitals in Athens, Ohio. 1 of them has an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Athens?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Athens lasts 3 hr 19 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The Ohio median is 2 hr 38 min.
Which hospital in Athens has the shortest ER wait?
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Athens at 3 hr 19 min.
What is the best hospital in Athens?
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 1 Athens hospital CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.
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Source: hospital listings from CMS and public records; emergency room wait times (measure OP-18b) and overall star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Wait times are 12-month medians, not live. Where these figures come from.
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