TriStar Murfreesboro ER
Life-saving care, minutes away
Murfreesboro has doubled in size over the past two decades. With growth comes challenges, including access to emergency services.
Residents in Murfreesboro and southern Rutherford County often have to drive 20-30 minutes through heavy traffic to reach emergency services. TriStar StoneCrest wants to change that by bringing a full-service emergency room to the Barfield community at the corner of South Church Street and Warrior Drive.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a freestanding ER and a hospital-based ER?
A freestanding emergency room operates as a stand-alone ER not physically connected to a hospital for those experiencing a medical emergency, but who may live too far from a traditional emergency room. Like a traditional emergency room, a freestanding ER offers life-saving treatment and diagnostic care. In Murfreesboro, if a patient needs a higher level of care, transportation will be arranged to provide a seamless transition to TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center or a hospital of the patients’ choosing.
Will my tax dollars be used to help pay for this facility?
None of the funding will come out of your pocket. TriStar Health is a tax-paying entity that partners with charitable organizations and local groups in an effort to give back to the community. We have been a part of Middle Tennessee for over 50 years, and we look forward to expanding our ability to serve Rutherford County residents.
Will this facility affect the traffic in the area?
The heavy traffic sometimes associated with a traditional hospital emergency room won’t be a concern here. Freestanding emergency rooms are smaller facilities and don’t substantially increase traffic. However, we will work with TDOT to ensure the proper steps are taken so that traffic won’t be an issue.
What about the noise from the sirens?
TriStar StoneCrest is committed to being a good neighbor and not disrupting the community with unnecessary noise. Sirens from vehicles coming to this freestanding ER will often not be used when transporting a patient. Most ambulances don’t use lights and sirens when heading to the emergency room, lights and sirens are reserved for responses to potential emergencies and transporting patients with life-threatening conditions.
How will this facility increase access to underserved communities?
Our freestanding ERs accept all patients, regardless of insurance plan. No one will ever be turned away from a TriStar Health freestanding ER. We pride ourselves in treating all community members closer to where they live and work.
When will TriStar Murfreesboro ER open?
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