Hospital visiting hours and policies

Before you visit a patient, you must check in at the hospital’s main entrance. You’ll need to provide identification (ID) and have your photo taken for security purposes.

We’ll provide a temporary badge for you to wear during your visit. Please return it when you leave.

Community Hospital welcomes visitors of all ages. However, kids may not visit patients who are in isolation to prevent the spread of germs. You are responsible for supervising and keeping children quiet during your visit. Do not leave kids unattended anywhere in the hospital.

Cell phones are allowed in patient rooms and public areas of the hospital. You can also make local calls using our public phones in our waiting areas.

You must get permission from a patient’s nurse before bringing food or beverages to the hospital for a patient. This lets us make sure the item is safe for them and allowed according to the diet prescribed by their doctor. The smell of certain foods may be unpleasant to some patients.

Help us stop the spread of germs. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently during your visit and before you interact with patients. If you don’t feel well or you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms, do not visit.

Quiet hours are always in effect. Help us make Community Hospital a place for peace and healing by staying as quiet as possible in patient rooms and throughout the facility.

Community Hospital is a smoke-free environment. Visitors may smoke only in their cars.

Talk to your loved one’s care team if you want to make arrangements to stay with a patient. Many patient rooms have pull-out couches.

Learn about dining options for hospital visitors at Fountain Court Café.

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hospital.

If you or your loved one would benefit from the services of a translator or interpreter, explore language assistance we offer to patients, their caregivers, and families.

Review specific safety policies and services, including availability of 24/7 hospital Security staff.

Let us know about a positive experience at Community Hospital or a healthcare provider, staff member, or volunteer who made a difference. Share your story with us. We also appreciate receiving your thoughts or suggestions on how we can improve.

Take time for your well-being and peace of mind by visiting one of the hospital’s dedicated spaces for reflection, such as our koi pond or meditation room. You can also request to talk to a hospital chaplain who offers compassionate guidance, whatever your faith background.