We know that being in the hospital, and sometimes even just going to the doctor, can be difficult and stressful. So we do everything we can to make your experiences at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center as pleasant and effective as possible.
This page provides helpful information for your visit to Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, either as a patient or as a visitor.
Preparing for your doctor's visit or hospital stay
To help you prepare for your upcoming doctor's appointment and/or hospital stay, please refer to the following resources:
- Advance Directives
- Printable Medication List (PDF)
- Patient Handbook (PDF) - for patients and their families
- Rehabilitation Program Brochure (PDF)
Also, refer to the following external resource:
Visiting hours
Visiting hours are from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
We ask patients to limit the number of visitors at any one time and to observe special instructions concerning patients' welfare and comfort. Visitors are asked to respect the posted visiting hours. Visiting hours may be extended in certain circumstances.
Visiting hours in the Rehabilitation Center:
- For the immediate family: 11:00 am until 7:00 pm
- Other visitors: 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm
We do ask that you understand that patients in the Rehabilitation Center may have rigorous therapy schedules, which is why we limit visiting hours.
If you are sick, please stay home. When you visit, you are required to remain masked at all times.
Smoking policy
Smoking is prohibited on the grounds of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center. This is due to the hospital's dedication to promoting good health for our patients, employees and community. We thank you and your visitors for respecting this policy.
If you decide to quit smoking, the hospital offers a Tobacco Cessation program. Please ask your nurse for more information about this program.