Providence Health ER Wait Times (Columbia, SC)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Providence Health

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Providence Health. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 2435 Forest Dr in Columbia, SC. It is a Proprietary Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (803) 256-5300 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
Overall Rating:
Contact Details
Hospital Name Providence Health
City Columbia
County Richland
State South Carolina
ZIP Code 29204
Bed Count
258
Address
2435 Forest Dr, SC 29204
Phone
(803) 256-5300
Provider ID 420026
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Proprietary
Emergency Services Yes
Providence Health Location Map
ER Wait Times for Providence Health
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes)
Time Until Admission
6 hours and 9 minutes (369 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
2 hours and 54 minutes (174 minutes)
Left before being seen
5%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
59%
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against South Carolina and National Stats
Providence Health South Carolina Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 172 minutes (2 hours and 52 minutes) 144 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 369 minutes (6 hours and 9 minutes) 273 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 174 minutes (2 hours and 54 minutes) 93 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 5% 3% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes 59% 72% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 28 minutes higher than State Average and 37 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 96 minutes higher than State Average and 113 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 81 minute higher than State Average and 87 minutes higher than National Average
Providence Health ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Providence Health
How long will I wait in Providence Health Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 172 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (803) 256-5300 for more information.
Where is Providence Health?
Providence Health is in Columbia. It is located at 2435 Forest Dr. Call (803) 256-5300 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Proprietary hospital.
How many beds does Providence Health have?
Providence Health has 258 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Providence Health
No Facility Name Address
1 Palmetto Health Baptist 1330 Taylor At Marion St, SC 29220
2 Palmetto Health Richland 5 Richland Medical Park, SC 29203
3 Lexington Medical Center 2720 Sunset Blvd, SC 29169
4 Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge 400 Palmetto Health Parkway, SC 29212
5 Fairfield Memorial Hospital 321 Bypass Po Box 620, SC 29180
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.