West Marion Community Hospital

Our first visit to this hospital went so well, we wanted to leave a review. We were picked up in the parking lot and driven to the ER entrance in a golf cart. We checked in, electronically at the ER desk. My husband, who was the patient,had his vitals taken, then was taken for a CAT scan, returned by wheelchair to the ER waiting room. Then taken back for a exam. He came back to the waiting room for the 30 minutes it took for the CAT scan to be developed, we were taken back to see a Physician assistant who then had the results and medical advise was given and we were on our way. Total time in ER was 2 hours. There was a steady flow of people and everyone was treated expeditiously. I liked staying in the lobby instead of waiting in a exam room. We had a tv to watch and the time spent was not so terrible. Our visit time was mid week, mid day.

Went in this hospital dragging my right leg, severe pain from a past spinal fusion. Gave me a cat scan. Then they said the Dr. didn't put any notes on the report. Sent me on my way. Returned the next day with unable to barley walk. When asked for a wheelchair to get out of the car, the nurse sarcasticly asked me how I got in the car! Nurses /staff were unprofessional, rude, insecure, uncaring, no empathy, no compassion, I never did see a Doctor, or talk to one. Couldn't order a MRI because they said it wasn't a emergency! Discharged me. God help anyone that goes to Ocala Reginal and West Marion.

I am not a fan of Ocala area hospitals but this one is my favorite. I rather go here then to Monroe or Ocala Regional. I went in 09 when I was pregnant with my daughter, whom I had a complicated pregnancy with. First time I needed medical care I went to Monroe and they straight out told me I wasn't pregnant. Well I am very sick when I am pregnant. I then went to this one, they did the tests needed. Told me that my bleeding was pretty common seeing it wasnt much. I thought I was having a miscarriage since I had before. They listened to her heartbeat and her vitals reassured me she was fine. I later had a healthy baby girl.

With insurance I went to this hospital, in a half a day I was released. I payed my copay and later that week received a bill for six thousand dollars. No cat scan no M.R.I. and I also had health insurance. I was given fluids and sent on my way. This hospital will pick you up by your ankles and try to squeeze every dime out of your pockets.