STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY IS LICENSED TO OPERATE 96 INPATIENT BEDS AND PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO A SERVICE AREA THAT EXTENDS BEYOND STEPHENS COUNTY INTO THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES OF FRANKLIN, HART, HABERSHAM, RABUN AND BANKS IN GEORGIA, AND INTO NEIGHBORING OCONEE COUNTY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ALSO OPERATES A 92-BED PERSONAL CARE HOME. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL EMPLOYER SPONSORED HEALTH FAIRS AND SUPPORTS THE LOCAL EMPLOYERS IN THE "DRUGS DON'T WORK" PROGRAM. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES FREE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO THE OPEN ARMS CLINIC (A FREE CLINIC OPERATING IN STEPHENS COUNTY). THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT TURN DOWN ANYONE FOR EMERGENCY AND/OR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES BASED ON THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES.