Springwood Hospital

Springwood Hospital is a public community hospital located in Springwood in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. It operates within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District and provides rehabilitation, aged care, and sub-acute medical services to residents of the lower Blue Mountains area.

History

Springwood Hospital was opened in 1976 as a community-based facility to provide sub-acute and rehabilitative healthcare to the Springwood, [New South Wales|Springwood] and broader Blue Mountains community.

Services

Springwood Hospital provides a range of sub-acute, rehabilitation, and aged care services, including:

Rehabilitation and recovery care
Aged care inpatient services
General medical support in cooperation with community health services

Blood samples are collected on site and sent to larger facilities for pathology; the hospital does not provide on-site radiology or pathology services.

Emergency care

Springwood Hospital does not have a 24-hour emergency department. Patients requiring emergency treatment are usually directed to larger regional hospitals, including Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital in Katoomba or Nepean Hospital in Kingswood.

Community role

Springwood Hospital serves the health needs of the Springwood township and surrounding communities, with an emphasis on rehabilitation and support for older patients and those recovering from more acute episodes of illness or surgery.