Washington County Hospital is a 49-bed, JCAHO accredited Critical Access acute care facility located in Plymouth, North Carolina. The hospital offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, a 24-hour emergency department, on-site Ambulance Department, family practice, laboratory, radiology department, pharmacy, cardiopulmonary services, complete surgery facilities, telemedicine and physical therapy.
Washington County has a population of 13,723 and is located on the southern shore of the Albemarle Sound. It encompasses the towns of Plymouth, Roper, and Creswell. The area provides recreational opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, water sports and golfing. The towns of Plymouth and Creswell are undergoing a complete revitalization of their historic downtown area. With many sites such as Sommerset Plantation, Cane trails, Pettigrew State Park, Pungo River Refuge and many historic homes, Washington County is becoming a tourist destination. For the race fans, the Outerbanks Raceway is open every weekend. The proximity of the Outer Banks and many historic sites in the region make Washington County the perfect place to call home.