George E. Weems Memorial Hospital in Apalachicola, Florida
Clinical Social Work • Apalachicola, FL • Since 1959
About
George E. Weems Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital in Apalachicola, Florida, serving Franklin County and its visitors. Founded in 1959, it operates as a private nonprofit with about 18 employees and annual revenue around $17.3 million. The facility offers in-patient care, emergency services, and outpatient services (including mammography, labs, and transitional rehab). The hospital is headquartered in Apalachicola and has a presence in the Forgotten Coast region. Contact: 850-653-8853. Address: 135 Avenue G, Apalachicola, FL 32320.
Clinic Type
Clinical Social Work
Address
Not specified in provided text
Phone
+1-850-653-8853
melanieshiver@weemsmemorial.com
Opening Hours
Emergency services 24/7; hospital services available through ER
Emergency Care
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Google): 3.8 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- Fast service/short wait times for some emergency room visits
- Kind and professional nursing staff in specific instances
- Good overall patient care experienced by some individuals
Common complaints
- Poor staff communication or responsiveness in the emergency room
- Long wait times for triage or assistance
- Inconsistent availability of basic patient amenities (e.g., pillows)
"I cannot thank the entire Weems Memorial family/staff enough for the entire experience!!"
— Patient review via Birdeye"Lady at the ER check in couldn’t care less. ... We waited for someone to at least to come and do triage."
— Patient review via Birdeye"Excellent service! In and out of this hospital in less than an hour on Memorial Day evening!"
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- GEORGE E WEEMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Facility Profile — Apr 1, 2026
- New Pharmacy Coming to Carrabelle - Weems Memorial Hospital — Apr 24, 2026
- George E Weems Memorial Hospital — Apalachicola, Florida — Mar 3, 2026
- Weems Memorial Hospital Enhances Obstetrical Emergency Preparedness - Weems Memorial Hospital — Aug 4, 2025
- Foundation Gift Puts New Exam Bed in West Clinic — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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