RED BAY HOSPITAL

Red Bay Hospital functions as a Critical Access Hospital located in Red Bay, Alabama. This federal designation is applied to eligible rural hospitals that meet specific criteria, primarily to ensure continued access to essential healthcare services for residents in remote or underserved areas. Such facilities play a vital role in local health infrastructure by preventing the closure of small rural hospitals.

As a Critical Access Hospital, Red Bay Hospital is typically limited to 25 acute inpatient beds and is mandated to provide 24-hour emergency care, alongside various outpatient services, laboratory, and radiology capabilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly reports star ratings for hospitals, which are derived from an assessment of multiple quality measures related to patient experience, effectiveness of care, and safety. As of the latest available information, a CMS rating for Red Bay Hospital has not yet been reported.