St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
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St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, Georgia, is proud to serve the people of Franklin, Hart, Stephens and beyond by providing mission-driven, high-quality healthcare.
We offer a wide range of serviceees including surgical services, a mother/baby unit, critical care, and 24/7 emergency care. In partnership with our wonderful medical staff, we are able to bring you specialty services close to home. Plus, being part of St. Mary's Health Care System, we can provide you with access to even higher levels of care when needed.
The fax number (706) 356-7817 is directed to the Scheduling Dept.
Hospital Features
- 56 private inpatient rooms
- Emergency Department providing services 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
- Critical care unit
- 4 surgical suites
- Mother/baby unit
- Imaging Services Department with the latest technology
- Sacred Heart Rehab Services
- Sacred Heart Wellness Center
- Georgia Peach Café - open to the public with indoor and outdoor seating
Services Offered
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Effective May 5, 2023
We are now pleased to loosen mask requirements in most care settings for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers. This decision was made in collaboration with leadership across the medical staff and other clinical areas.
General Guidelines
- Visiting hours are 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM each day.
- Visitors are permitted at this time.
- Please be respectful of the patient’s need for rest and privacy.
- 1 visitor may stay overnight in the patient’s room when capacity permits.
- Visitors are permitted in the Café and all waiting areas.
- Visitors may accompany a surgical patient at admission and can wait in the surgical services waiting room after the patient is taken for their procedure.
- Covid-19 patients are permitted 1 visitor at a time.
- The visitor must check in at the nurses’ station before entering the patient room and are expected to wear protective equipment.
Children
- Children should be age 12 or above to visit. Special exceptions may apply.
- The hospital care team may determine at any time that children cannot visit, depending on the individual patient’s situation.
- Family Birth Center siblings (of any age) may visit during regular visiting hours.
Center for Rehabilitative Medicine - Athens
- In Athens and located on the 5th floor
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Visiting hours are:
- Monday-Friday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- If a visitor is disruptive to patient care or disruptive to the roommate, they will be asked to leave the premises.
Visitor Education and Infection Control
- Visitors are asked to be healthy with no symptoms of illness.
- Please recognize signage at the entrance related to the symptoms of COVID including whom to notify if they develop symptoms.
- Follow respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette (e.g., covering mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when coughing or sneezing) in the event the individual develops respiratory symptoms while visiting the facility.
- Visitors will be provided personal protective equipment when visiting a patient on isolation precautions.
- Visitors are encouraged to park in the front parking lot in front of the fountain. Parking is free.
- Visitors arriving outside of general visiting hours should enter and exit through the Emergency Center.
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Comprehensive Medical Services
We offer a wide range of medical services, including:
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Surgical Services
- Critical Care
- Imaging & Diagnostic Services
- Sacred Heart Rehab Services
- Sacred Heart Wellness Center
- Telehealth Services
- Specialty Services in Partnership with Medical Staff
- Cardiology, Spine Care, Stroke, Respiratory Therapy & More
Hospital Features
- 56 private inpatient rooms
- 24/7 Emergency Department
- Critical Care Unit
- 4 Surgical Suites
- Imaging Services with the latest technology
- Georgia Peach Café—open to the public with indoor and outdoor seating
Visiting Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Visitors are expected to respect the recovery environment. If a visitor disrupts patient care, they may be asked to leave.
Visitor Guidelines
We welcome visitors and understand the importance of having loved ones nearby during treatment.
- General Visiting Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily
- Visitors are permitted in the Café and all waiting areas.
- 1 visitor may stay overnight in a patient’s room when capacity permits.
- Visitors may accompany surgical patients at admission and wait in the surgical services waiting room during the procedure.
- COVID-19 Patients: 1 visitor is permitted at a time and must check in at the nurses’ station. Protective equipment is required.
Children Visiting:
- Visitors should be age 12 or older (exceptions may apply).
- Hospital staff may restrict child visitors based on patient conditions.
- Siblings may visit the Family Birth Center during regular visiting hours.
Center for Rehabilitative Medicine – Athens
Located on the 5th floor of St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers comprehensive recovery services.
Parking & Directions
Visitors are encouraged to park in the front parking lot near the fountain. Parking is free. Visitors arriving outside general visiting hours should enter and exit through the Emergency Center.
Visitor Health & Safety
To protect our patients, visitors should be in good health with no symptoms of illness. Please follow hygiene protocols, including covering coughs and wearing personal protective equipment if required.
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital accepts most forms of insurance.
For a full list of what insurance providers we accept, please visit our accepted insurance page.
