Patients & Visitors

Where's the nearest pharmacy?

• There is a pharmacy located directly across from the hospital at the corner of West Jefferson and Grand Street that is open Mon. - Fri. from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The nearest 24-hour pharmacy is at Walgreen's located at 1201 Ferris Ave. Waxahachie, TX 75165.
• Walmart and Target are located near the Hwy 287 and Hwy77 Business (Ferris Ave.) intersection.

What are some questions I should ask my physician?

• You can get more involved with your healthcare just by asking more questions during your medical appointment. Here are 10 Questions to Ask Your Physician.

What's an advance directive? Do I need one?

• Baylor has prepared a guide to Advance Care Planning to help you plan for the unexpected. No matter what your age, whether you're 18 or 80, by documenting your wishes in advance, you relieve your family from having to make heart-wrenching decisions about your care later.

Visitor FAQs

Where may I sleep?

What are some general things to know when visiting a patient?

• Baylor Waxahachie is a smoke-free campus and therefore smoking is not permitted in patient rooms or anywhere on our campus.
• People with colds, sore throats, or flu like symptoms should not visit.
• Shirts and shoes are required.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
• Access to Baylor Waxahachie is limited after 9 p.m.  Should a caregiver or family member need to come to or leave the hospital after 9 p.m you will need to enter and exit through the emergency department.  
• Visitors seeing a patient in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may be asked to limit your visiting time to 15 minutes and visit in small groups.

When may I visit a patient?

•  There are no established visiting hours, but consideration should be given to the patient's need for rest during recovery.
• If visiting after 9 p.m., please enter the hospital through the Emergency Department located on the south side of the hospital.

May I bring gifts, foods or flowers to a patient?

• Visitors should check with the patient's nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients to ensure that it is appropriate.
• Fresh flowers and plants are not allowed in the ICU or the oncology unit.
• Balloons are not allowed in the ICU unit.

Do you have a gift shop? 

Yes, Baylor Waxahachie has a gift shop located on the first floor of the hospital.  The gift shop is open from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon-Sat and offers a variety of items including jewelry, flowers, greeting cards, candy, and toiletries.  Credit cards, local checks and cash are accepted.

Is there a refrigerator I can use?

• A Visitors' Lounge, equipped with a refrigerator and microwave, is available on each patient floor, allowing family members to accept visitors and stay close without compromising the patient during their recovery.

Where are some nearby hotels?

• Baylor Waxahachie has preferred rates with Hampton Inn and Suites.  The rate is $69 plus tax. Just mention the Baylor Waxahachie rate when making a reservation.

Do you have dining onsite? What are the hours?

• An executive chef trained in the dietary needs of patients strives to prepare foods that are pleasing to the eyes and taste buds.
• Meals are served to patients between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and are delivered within 45 minutes of ordering. Occasionally, your meal may be delayed if you are scheduled for a special test or treatment.
• You may select your own menu items from the menu and then dial 4.6777 to place your order with the room service assistant. For the daily menu, pelase call 4.FOOD (3663).
• Vending machines are located in the Emergency Department and on the Gaden Level.
• The Vista Café is located on the Garden Level and is open Monday–Friday for breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
• The café is also open Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The Alliance Bistro, located on the first floor, sells Starbucks® coffee, salads and sandwiches. It is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Guests of patients may also purchase a visitor meal tray to be delivered to the patient's room. They may be purchased via credit card. To purchase, call Nutrition Services at 4-6777.

Do you have an ATM on campus?

• Yes, an ATM machine is located on the first floor of the hospital in the vending machine area next to the ICU family room.