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, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Allendale County Hospital
Fairfax, SC 29827
County: Allendale Directions Apple Maps Call (803) 632-3311
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Quick answers about Allendale County Hospital
What is the phone number for Allendale County Hospital?
The main phone number for Allendale County Hospital is (803) 632-3311, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (803) 632-3311What is the address of Allendale County Hospital?
Allendale County Hospital is at 1787 Allendale Fairfax Rd, Fairfax, SC 29827.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Allendale County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Allendale County Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Allendale County Hospital. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
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 Allendale County Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 40 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
86% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 85% 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.
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. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.9% | 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 Allendale County Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 421300). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in South Carolina that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 34 of 34 plans | Preferred |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | 30 of 60 plans | Preferred |
| First Choice Next | 12 of 12 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in South Carolina
Plans that include this hospital: Ambetter Elite Bronze, Ambetter Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental, Ambetter Elite Bronze SC, Ambetter Elite Bronze SC + Vision + Adult Dental, Ambetter Elite Gold, Ambetter Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Compare plans
What insurance does Allendale County Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Allendale County Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in South Carolina: Ambetter (34 of 34 plans), BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (30 of 60 plans) and First Choice Next (12 of 12 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 Allendale County Hospital take Medicare?
Allendale County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 421300), 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 Allendale County Hospital accept Ambetter?
Allendale County Hospital is in network for 34 of 34 plans that Ambetter sells on the South Carolina 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 Allendale County Hospital accept BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?
Allendale County Hospital is in network for 30 of 60 plans that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina sells on the South Carolina Marketplace in 2027, according to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Allendale County Hospital accept First Choice Next?
Allendale County Hospital is in network for 12 of 12 plans that First Choice Next sells on the South Carolina Marketplace in 2027, according to First Choice Next'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.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 15.7% | 16.2% | Not compared |
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.
Care after a stay at Allendale County Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.3mi John Edward Harter Nursing Center Fairfax, SC · 44 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars
- 14mi PruittHealth- Estill Estill, SC · 88 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars
- 21mi PruittHealth- Barnwell Barnwell, SC · 44 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 0.5mi DaVita Allendale County DialysisFairfax, SC
- 19mi USRC BarnwellBarnwell, SC
- 23mi DaVita Central Bamberg DialysisBamberg, SC
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Allendale County Hospital
30 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 9 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 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 South Carolina hospital finances.
Who owns Allendale County Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Allendale County Hospital Board, a non-profit organization.
56 doctors and other clinicians list Allendale County 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 Allendale County Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Allendale is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 21.
Mental health: Allendale is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 20.
Dental: Allendale is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 20.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in South Carolina earn a median $82,360 a year. Healthcare salaries in South Carolina.
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. South Carolina shortage areas
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