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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

General Practice

Address

Weems Memorial Hospital, Apalachicola, Florida

Phone

+1-850-653-8853

Email

melanieshiver@weemsmemorial.com

Opening Hours

Emergency department open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Emergency Care

24/7 emergency services

Services Offered

  • Emergency services
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory
  • Respiratory services
  • Swing Bed program
  • Primary care (Weems Medical Center East and West)
  • Rotating specialty care (at Weems Medical Center East/West)
  • Inpatient hospital care
  • Care transition (ER to inpatient)
  • Hospice support (via partnership with Big Bend Hospice)

Technology & Equipment

  • Radiology
  • Laboratory
  • Respiratory services
  • Swing Bed program
  • Emergency services 24/7

Team

  • George E. Weems Memorial Hospital Team — General Practice/Hospital Services

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 3.8/5 (9 reviews)
  • Yelp: Not explicitly stated, but 3 reviews listed (3 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Efficient and timely emergency room service reported by some patients
  • Polite, kind, and professional care from specific staff members and nurses
  • Appreciation for the convenience of local emergency medical care

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding administrative staff and billing department communication
  • Reports of unresponsive or uncaring staff in the emergency room
  • Issues with post-discharge processes, including prescription communication with pharmacies
  • Lack of basic amenities like pillows for patients

"Took very good care of me. Great staff."

Birdeye Review

"I wouldn’t give 1 star to this hospital. Lady at the ER check in couldn’t care less."

Birdeye Review

"Excellent service! In and out of this hospital in less than an hour on Memorial Day evening!"

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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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