Clinic/Center Healthcare Taxonomy Code 261QC0050X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Centers.
As of today, the following are the total number of Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Centers nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Centers who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Centers by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Centers dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Critical Access Hospital Clinics/Centers do?
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) provide essential, 24-hour emergency and acute inpatient care, along with outpatient services such as primary care and diagnostic testing, to rural and underserved communities.
They offer services that might otherwise require long-distance travel, such as emergency care, general hospital services, swing bed programs for extended care, and sometimes specialized services like mental health or obstetrics.
Core Services Provided
24-Hour Emergency Services: Immediate care for injuries and severe medical conditions is a mandatory service for CAHs.
Acute Inpatient Care: CAHs offer general hospital services for illnesses and injuries, but are limited in the number of inpatient beds and average length of stay.
Primary Care Services: These facilities provide routine and acute care for illnesses, injuries, and preventive care, acting as a vital local healthcare provider.
Outpatient Services: CAHs offer a range of outpatient services, including laboratory tests, radiology, and other diagnostic procedures.
Swing Bed Programs: A unique feature, these programs allow beds to be used for either acute care or for skilled nursing-level care, providing transitional care after surgery or illness.
Specialized Services: Some CAHs offer additional services such as obstetrics, hospice care, mental health services, and telehealth.
Purpose and Importance
Financial Stability: The Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation helps reduce the economic vulnerability of rural hospitals, improving their ability to offer crucial services and remain operational.
Access to Care: CAHs ensure that residents in rural areas have access to essential healthcare services without having to travel to distant urban facilities.
Community Health: They are vital for improving the health of rural communities by meeting unmet health needs and providing a stable healthcare presence.