Wayne County Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky. It is located about 30 minutes southwest of Somerset, Kentucky and about 5-8 miles from the shores of Lake Cumberland. Wayne County Hospital serves a region which includes residents of Wayne County, Pulaski County, McCreary County and Clinton County in Kentucky, and portions of Northern Tennessee on our southern border. The Wayne County Hospital was built in 1971 and redesigned in 1996 and 2003. Wayne County Hospital is fully accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) and has a number of programs to meet the needs of its populations.

Our lab is College of American Pathology (CAP) approved, and our Mammography is American College of Radiology (ACR) accredited. We have excellent Wound Care services and the only Pediatric Speech Therapist in the area.

Wayne County Hospital is proud of its swing bed (extended recovery and rehabilitation) program which allows us to serve many orthopedic and medical patients requiring longer recovery and rehab services. As we’ve grown to meet the ever changing needs of our population we continue to provide the same high quality, compassionate care you’ve come to expect which is close to home.

Wayne County Hospital offers:

• General medical and surgical care

• Emergency and trauma care (Level IV Trauma Center)

• Obstetrics and women’s health

• Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation

• Dialysis services

• Family medicine and primary care

• Specialty clinics (audiology, cardiology, orthopedics, podiatry, urology, nephrology, oncology, pain management, dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology, rheumatology)

Wayne County Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital emphasizes safety, compassion, and continuous improvement, ensuring every patient receives expert medical attention in a welcoming and respectful environment. Wayne County Hospital’s culture fosters collaboration among staff, advanced technology use, and a dedication to positive patient outcomes. National accreditations and recognitions further reflect the hospital’s strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction

Our Mission

The mission of Wayne County Hospital is to deliver high-quality healthcare regardless of an individual's economic status, sex, race, or religion. Wayne County Hospital will maintain high standards of quality in all aspects of care and will strive to meet the patients’ needs promptly, professionally, and efficiently in a friendly and caring manner. Care will be delivered in an individualized approach and in a safe environment.

Our Vision

Wayne County Hospital will meet or exceed customer expectations and become the healthcare provider of choice for Wayne County and surrounding areas, while supporting all activities and patient interactions in a safe environment.

Wayne County Hospital has received:

• Press Ganey Summit Award for sustaining patient satisfaction in the top 5% for three or more consecutive years (Emergency Department).

• Recognition from the Iowa Hospital Association for community service and quality.

• Accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)

• Laboratory approved by the College of American Pathology (CAP)

• Mammography accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR)