Hospitals & Medical Care Near Temple, TX
Temple is a regional medical hub, which is why so many of our residents are nurses, techs, and patients' families. Here is what is nearby and how far.
Quick Answer
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple is about 15 minutes from Journey's RV Park, along with the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center. Both anchor Bell County's medical district.
Major facilities
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — Temple
The system's flagship hospital and Level I trauma center for Central Texas.
Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center
VA Central Texas Health Care System, serving veterans across the region.
Baylor Scott & White clinics — Temple & Belton
Specialty and outpatient clinics spread across the Temple and Belton medical corridor.
AdventHealth Central Texas — Killeen
Additional acute care serving the Killeen and Fort Hood area.
For travel nurses
Journey's is a common base for contract nurses at Baylor Scott & White. The drive is about 15 minutes on State Hwy 36, and we place night-shift residents away from the entrance so day sleep is possible.
Everyday care
Urgent care, pharmacy, dental, and primary care are all available in Temple, roughly ten minutes from the park. Belton adds more options about twelve minutes away.
Staying near a hospitalized family member
A share of our short-term guests are families parked here while someone is admitted in Temple. Nightly is $40 and weekly is $225, which is usually well under a hotel for the same stretch, and there is no lease or minimum stay.
If you are on that kind of trip, call (254) 541-5390 and say so — we will put you on a site with an easy in and out.
Practical notes for medical workers
- About 15 minutes to the Temple medical district via State Hwy 36
- Day-sleeper placement away from the entrance and laundry building
- 30 and 50 amp full hookups, sub-metered electric billed at cost
- Month to month at $500 — a 13-week contract does not need a lease
- Onsite laundry, so shift clothes do not mean a trip into town
Frequently asked questions
How far is Baylor Scott & White from Journey's RV Park?
About 15 minutes via State Hwy 36 from 13700 State Hwy 36, Temple, TX 76502.
Is there a VA hospital nearby?
Yes, the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center in Temple, roughly 15 minutes away.
Do travel nurses stay at Journey's?
Yes, contract nurses at Baylor Scott & White are one of our largest resident groups.
Can I stay short term while a family member is in the hospital?
Yes. Nightly stays are $40 and weekly stays are $225, with no minimum term.
Is there a trauma center in Temple?
Yes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple is the Level I trauma center for Central Texas.