South County Health
Urgent Care • Westerly, RI • Since 1919
About
South County Health is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization rooted in Wakefield, Rhode Island, operating since 1919. It runs South County Hospital and related medical services across 12 office locations in southern Rhode Island, including Westerly. The system emphasizes innovative treatments and advanced medical technologies, employs about 491 staff, and reports annual revenues in the $100M–$500M range. They are actively accepting new primary care patients in Narragansett, Warwick, and Westerly, indicating ongoing access to care across their region.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
268 Post Rd. (Rt. 1), Westerly, RI 02891
Phone
401-604-2500
TalentAcquisitionSpecialist@southcountyhealth.org
Opening Hours
Express Care open seven days a week
Emergency Care
For serious or life-threatening conditions, go to an Emergency Room
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Express Care accepts all major insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Self-pay, Insurance
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is Express Care?
For non-life-threatening illness or injury; care you need when you need it; open seven days a week.
What services does Express Care provide?
Express Care treats needs such as deep lacerations, sinus infections, sprains, sports injuries, minor accidents, strep throat, and other conditions requiring attention. It is for situations when you want to see a doctor right away but don’t need emergency room-level care.
What are Express Care hours?
Express Care is open seven days a week (hours listed with the Westerly Medical & Wellness Center).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Express Care - Westerly): 4.6/5 stars (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive care from medical staff
- Friendly, welcoming, and professional check-in process
- Efficient and prompt service for urgent care needs
- Providers are noted for being good listeners who address patient questions thoroughly
Common complaints
- Some patients have reported negative experiences with blood work phlebotomy services
- Recent reports indicate a decline in safety ratings for South County Health associated with management challenges and staff turnover
"I live in the RTP and the medical offices I have been to do NOT compare to SCHEC! Seriously. The check in process. The waiting area. The folks checking you in. The staff treating. I am/was totally impressed."
— Birdeye reviewer"At South County Health Express Care - Westerly, patients consistently rave about the compassionate and attentive care they receive from the all-female medical team. Many have noted how the staff goes above and beyond to listen to concerns and provide a comforting experience, making every visitor feel valued and cared for."
— UrgentCareList.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- South County Health | South County Health Awarded $202,750 to Improve… — Aug 8, 2025
- South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office - What's Up Newp — Dec 4, 2025
- South County Health | SCH Express Care Helps Meet Community Needs… — Jan 26, 2026
- South County Health | Now in Newport: South County Health’s Center… — Nov 24, 2025
- South County Health | SCH Partnership Letter of Intent — Nov 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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