Forrest City Medical Center
Rural Health Clinic • Forrest City, AR • Since 1958
About
Forrest City Medical Center is a private, acute-care hospital in Forrest City, Arkansas. Key points: - Notable facts: Joint Commission-accredited facility with 118 licensed beds; serves a 5-county region in eastern Arkansas. - Services: Inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency care. - History and profile: Founded in 1958; headquarters at 1601 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335. - Operations: Independent hospital employing about 23 people; active status with a pre-pay pricing program and recognized staff (Daisy Award nominations). - Contact: Phone 870-261-0000. - Industry and codes: Hospitals and Health Care; NAICS 62; SIC 80/806. If you’re looking for specific services, visiting hours, or pre-pay options, I can pull those details next.
Clinic Type
Rural Health Clinic
Address
1601 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335, US
Phone
870-261-0475
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 2.66/5 (105)
- Vivian Health: 3.4/5 (5)
- Healthgrades: 61% Patient Experience Rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- Compassionate care from some specific staff members in the emergency department
- Helpfulness of certain doctors and nurses reported by some patients
- Convenient access to 24/7 emergency services
Common complaints
- Long emergency room wait times and perceived staff inefficiency
- Complaints regarding lack of follow-up care and poor communication
- Concerns about hospital resources and transfers out to other facilities
- Negative patient experiences regarding staff responsiveness and pain management
"I visited ER with a kidney stone recently. Everyone was very compassionate and caring. I was in extreme pain and they helped me very quickly."
— Yelp/MapQuest review (Lisa P.)"Horrible ER experience. In the ER for 6 hours, had a nurse check on us one time after admittance, never checked vitals..."
— Yelp/MapQuest review (Steve H.)"Small hospital with few nurses and lots of gang shootings that come in. Lots of transfers out."
— Vivian Health review (Alanna F.)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Forrest City Medical Center Earns Recertification Through UAMS Stroke Program - Forrest City Medical Center — Aug 1, 2025
- Forrest City Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Its Role in Providing Quality Care for Severe Heart Attacks in East Arkansas - Forrest City Medical Center — Jul 28, 2025
- Breathe Easier: November Shines a Light on Early Detection for Lung Cancer and COPD - Forrest City Medical Center — Nov 1, 2025
- West Memphis, Forrest City step up efforts to clean up vacant, condemned properties | Wynne Progress — Jul 17, 2025
- Forrest City police arrest three in hotel drug trafficking case | Wynne Progress — Mar 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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