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For visitors at Summerville Medical Center

We want you to feel safe and comfortable when visiting a patient at our hospital. Learn more below about the amenities and services we offer our visitors.

Visiting our hospital

We appreciate that you have chosen our hospital, and want to do everything we can to make sure you are satisfied with your experience. During your time with us, please let us know how we can best serve you.

Information for our visitors

Learn more about our visitor policies and find answers to frequently asked questions.

Visiting hours at our hospital

The main lobby entrance is locked at 8:30pm, and you may use the emergency room exit. All visitors must be at least 18 years old in all areas except the women's and children's unit. Exceptions to the visitation policy are allowed for end-of-life and compassionate care patients, as well as designated support persons for a patient with a disability. One support person is allowed to stay overnight for pediatric patients in the emergency department, medical/surgical unit, intensive care unit (ICU) and other critical care units.

  • General visiting hours are from 11:00am to 8:30pm
  • ICU visiting hours are from 10:00am to 6:00pm and 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Visitation restrictions

Circumstances may allow for specific exceptions to any visitation restrictions described on this webpage. Those circumstances include religious visitation as well as a designated support person for a patient with a disability to provide assistance with communication or other necessary components of the patient's treatment. All persons entering under an exception remain subject to appropriate infection control protocols.


Interpreter services

Our hospital will provide free of charge auxiliary aids and services, such as sign language and oral interpreters, for all of our patients. Please ask any hospital personnel about obtaining interpreter services.


Guest Wi-Fi services

Our facility provides free wireless internet to all visitors, guests and patients. Access Wi-Fi by downloading our user-friendly app.

Events and classes

Learn more about what's happening at our hospital that will help support and maintain good health.

Volunteer at our hospital

Discover more about volunteer opportunities at our hospital so you can become part of our caregiving community.