Charleston hospitals
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- MUSC Medical Center 169 Ashley Ave, 29425 · (843) 792-1414 3 hr 25 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 604 beds Call MUSC Medical Center Directions to MUSC Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for MUSC Medical Center
- Roper Hospital 316 Calhoun St, 29401 · (843) 724-2000 1 hr 36 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital 385 beds Call Roper Hospital Directions to Roper Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Roper Hospital
- Trident Medical Center 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, 29406 · (843) 797-7000 2 hr 6 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 291 beds Call Trident Medical Center Directions to Trident Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Trident Medical Center
- Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, 29414 · (843) 402-1000 2 hr 33 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly Call Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital Directions to Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
- Charleston VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street, 29401 · (843) 577-5011 1 hr 50 minmedian ER Emergency room VA acute care hospital Call Charleston VA Medical Center Directions to Charleston VA Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Charleston VA Medical Center
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No longer listed by Medicare (closed or merged): Charleston Memorial Hospital. These pages are kept for reference.
Best-rated hospitals in Charleston, by Medicare stars
Ranked by the CMS overall star rating (1–5), a score built from quality and safety measures. These are not patient reviews.
| # | Hospital | CMS stars | Median ER visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston VA Medical Center | 1 hr 50 min | |
| 2 | Roper Hospital | 1 hr 36 min | |
| 3 | Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital | 2 hr 33 min | |
| 4 | Trident Medical Center | 2 hr 6 min | |
| 5 | MUSC Medical Center | 3 hr 25 min |
ER wait times in Charleston
Median time in the ER for patients treated and sent home, over 12 months (CMS OP-18b). Not live waits.
| Hospital | Median visit | Left before being seen |
|---|---|---|
| Roper Hospital | 1 hr 36 min | 1% |
| Charleston VA Medical Center | 1 hr 50 min | 1% |
| Trident Medical Center | 2 hr 6 min | 0% |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital | 2 hr 33 min | 2% |
| MUSC Medical Center | 3 hr 25 min | 4% |
About hospitals in Charleston
There are 5 hospitals in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. 5 of them have an emergency department. By type: 4 acute care hospitals and 1 VA acute care hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Charleston lasts 2 hr 6 min, 30 min shorter than the South Carolina median of 2 hr 36 min. The shortest is at Roper Hospital, 1 hr 36 min.
Compare hospitals in Charleston
Two Charleston hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.
Community health centers near Charleston
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.
- 2.1mi Fetter Health Center for Pediatric Wellness-Comstock 2047 Comstock Ave, North Charleston, SC · Fetter Health Care Network, INC. 843-747-8893
- 2.2mi Mughelli-Oyibokja Wellness Center for Women 1843 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC · Fetter Health Care Network, INC. 843-769-4424
- 3.2mi Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC · Fetter Health Care Network, INC. 843-852-4100
- 3.4mi One80 Place 35 Walnut St, Charleston, SC · Fetter Health Care Network, INC. 843-723-9477
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Charleston
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Marketplace insurers with Charleston hospitals in network
How many of the 5 Charleston 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.
- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina2027 Marketplace plans in South Carolina 4 of 5Charleston hospitals
- First Choice Next2027 Marketplace plans in South Carolina 4 of 5Charleston hospitals
- Oscar2027 Marketplace plans in South Carolina 4 of 5Charleston hospitals
- Ambetter2027 Marketplace plans in South Carolina 2 of 5Charleston hospitals
- UnitedHealthcare2027 Marketplace plans in South Carolina 1 of 5Charleston hospitals
Hospitals in nearby cities
Find doctors in Charleston
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Charleston, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
People and health care in Charleston
From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Charleston.
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Questions about hospitals in Charleston
How many hospitals are in Charleston, South Carolina?
There are 5 hospitals in Charleston, South Carolina. 5 of them have an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Charleston?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Charleston lasts 2 hr 6 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The South Carolina median is 2 hr 36 min.
Which hospital in Charleston has the shortest ER wait?
Roper Hospital reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Charleston at 1 hr 36 min.
What is the best hospital in Charleston?
Charleston VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 5 Charleston hospitals 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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