Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have specific hours for certain units? If so, what are they? Are there any tips/rules for visitors?

While we do not have specific visiting hours, for the safety of our staff and patients the front doors are locked daily at 9 p.m. and open at 6 a.m. All other hours, access is available through the Emergency Department.

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System understands that having loved ones by your side can help with your healing and care. You have the right to choose and prioritize visitors from among family, friends, personal care aides or other individuals. You can also choose a support person to be present throughout your stay, unless that person’s presence affects your health or the rights or safety of other patients. Friends and family should not visit if they exhibit any of the following:

• Signs and symptoms of the flu or flu-like illness:
• Fever >100 degrees with one of the following: – Runny nose – Cough – Sore throat – Upper respiratory infection – Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea – Fever within the last 24 hours

Is there a cost for parking at the hospital? If so, what is the amount?

There is no cost to park at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Winnsboro. Feel free to utilize parking in front of the hospital (north side). We also welcome you to use our covered awning for convenient drop-off and pick-up of your loved ones. We do ask that you do not leave any vehicles unattended or block this area for an extended period.

Do you have a list of hotels/motels nearby? Do you have overnight visitor accommodations?

• Trails Country Motel
  903-342-9026
• Clark House Bed & Breakfast
  903-588-0465
• Thee Hubble House Bed & Breakfast
  903-342-5629

Family are welcome to stay; cot available upon request. *

*Private room only

What options do visitors have for eating at the hospital?

While there is not a cafeteria at the hospital, there are vending machines available. Patients may bring their own food, however, there is no available refrigeration.

Do you offer wireless Internet access?

Free Wi-Fi is available at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Winnsboro and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic for our guests, but we do not offer technical support for this service. To connect, click CHRISTUS Guest. That will redirect you to our Captive Portal Page where you need to read our usage policy. Then enter your email address to access the Internet.

What is your tobacco policy?

We are a non-smoking facility.

Is there any sort of pastoral care of spiritual guidance available for patients and visitors if they need it during their stay?

Pastoral Care is available upon request.