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Address
101 SIVLEY RD
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitehuntsvillehospital.org
Facilities & services
881
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Paid street parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
4 hr 4 min of 406 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 14 min of 16 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 174,551 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
57 min of 21 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.70 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.69 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.90 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
Better than average
0.41 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.18 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.51 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
71% rated 9 or 10 of 10
71%
Would recommend
77% would definitely recommend
77%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
68% said the room was always clean
68%
Quietness at night
62% said the area was always quiet at night
62%
Clinicians on staff
1,303
total clinicians
34
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 108
Radiology 60
Anesthesiology 44
Cardiology 41
Obstetrics / gynecology 32
Orthopedic surgery 28
General surgery 27
Neurology 24
Hematology / oncology 21
Interventional cardiology 13
Pulmonology 13
Critical care 5
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Huntsville Hospital?

Huntsville Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (256) 265-1000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Huntsville.

Is Huntsville Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Huntsville Hospital, call (256) 265-1000.

Where is Huntsville Hospital located?

Huntsville Hospital is located at 101 Sivley Rd, Huntsville, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 265-1000.