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
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Quick answers about Summers County Arh Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Summers County Arh 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 56 min in the Summers County Arh Hospital emergency room (the average across West Virginia hospitals is 2 hr 27 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (304) 466-2908. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Summers County Arh Hospital?
The main phone number for Summers County Arh Hospital is (304) 466-2908, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (304) 466-2908What is the address of Summers County Arh Hospital?
Summers County Arh Hospital is at Terrace St, Hinton, WV 25951.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Summers County Arh Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Summers County Arh Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Summers County Arh Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 56 minutes there. That is 31 minutes shorter than the average across West Virginia hospitals (2 hours 27 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 Summers County Arh Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 56 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
80% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 83% 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 | 4.5% | 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 Summers County Arh Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 511310). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in West Virginia that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 of 22 plans | in-Network |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in West Virginia
Plans that include this hospital: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 0 HSA, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 0 HSA + Adult Dental and Vision, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze HSA, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze HSA + Adult Dental and Vision, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield my Blue Access WV PPO Choice Silver, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield my Blue Access WV PPO Choice Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision Compare plans
Adults in West Virginia qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which West Virginia Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Summers County Arh Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Summers County Arh Hospital is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in West Virginia: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (18 of 22 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 Summers County Arh Hospital take Medicare?
Summers County Arh Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 511310), 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 Summers County Arh Hospital accept Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Summers County Arh Hospital is in network for 18 of 22 plans that Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the West Virginia Marketplace in 2027, according to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 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. | 16.2% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 17.7% | 17.3% | 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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Summers County Arh 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. 406 patients. | 116 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 55 patients. | 336 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 4,569 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 124 patients. | 87% | 77% |
| 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. 120 patients. | 31% | 16% |
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 Summers County Arh Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.8mi Main Street Care Hinton, WV · 34 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
- 4.2mi Summers Healthcare Center Hinton, WV · 120 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5 SFF candidate
- 15mi Raleigh Center Daniels, WV · 68 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Summers County Arh Hospital
20 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 Jun 2025
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 West Virginia hospital finances.
Who owns Summers County Arh Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1963.
32 doctors and other clinicians list Summers County Arh 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 Summers County Arh Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Summers are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Mental health: Summers is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Summers are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in West Virginia earn a median $80,130 a year. Healthcare salaries in West Virginia.
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. West Virginia shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in West Virginia
Registered nurses across West Virginia (all employers) earned a median of $80,130 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in West VirginiaNurse Practitioner salary in West VirginiaRespiratory Therapist salary in West VirginiaHealthcare salaries in West Virginia
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