South County Health | Medical & Wellness Center | Westerly
Hospital Services (Emergency, Surgical, Inpatient) • Westerly, RI • Since 1919 • 1 main Medical & Wellness Center in Westerly (268 Post Rd.) locations
About
South County Health is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization rooted in Wakefield, Rhode Island, operating since 1919. It runs South County Hospital and related medical services across 12 office locations in southern Rhode Island, including Westerly. The system emphasizes innovative treatments and advanced medical technologies, employs about 491 staff, and reports annual revenues in the $100M–$500M range. They are actively accepting new primary care patients in Narragansett, Warwick, and Westerly, indicating ongoing access to care across their region.
Clinic Type
Hospital Services (Emergency, Surgical, Inpatient)
Address
268 Post Rd. (Rt. 1), Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 604-2500
TalentAcquisitionSpecialist@southcountyhealth.org
Opening Hours
Express Care open seven days a week
Emergency Care
Available at South County Health; guidance to visit ER for life-threatening conditions
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Express Care accepts all major insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Express Care?
For non-life-threatening illness or injury; immediate care without ER-level services.
What are the Express Care hours?
Express Care is open seven days a week and treats needs such as deep lacerations, sinus infections, sprains, sports injuries, minor accidents, strep throat, and other conditions requiring attention.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
- Apple Maps/Yelp integration: 3.4/5 (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly and attentive staff
- compassionate and personalized care
- efficient and clean facilities
- clear communication among care teams
- convenient and accessible location
Common complaints
- dissatisfaction with clinical handling of specific conditions
- negative phlebotomy experiences
"I live in the RTP and the medical offices I have been to do NOT compare to SCHEC! Seriously. The check in process. The waiting area. The folks checking you in. The staff treating. I am/was totally impressed."
— Birdeye review"I went in for blood work and the phlebotomist who took my blood did a number on my arm... My arm has been sore and bruised for 3 days"
— Apple Maps/Yelp review"This is the fastest, cleanest, most professionally run emergency department health care in rhode island."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- South County Health | South County Health Awarded $202,750 to Improve… — Aug 8, 2025
- South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office - What's Up Newp — Dec 4, 2025
- South County Health | SCH Express Care Helps Meet Community Needs… — Jan 26, 2026
- South County Health | Now in Newport: South County Health’s Center… — Nov 24, 2025
- South County Health | SCH Partnership Letter of Intent — Nov 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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