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Address
1530 U S HIGHWAY 43
Winfield, AL 35594
Phone
Proprietary
HoursMon-Sun 8am-5pm Websitenorthwestrh.org
Facilities & services
71
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Psychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 16 min of 678 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 36 min of 23 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
4% of 11,379 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
47 min of 17 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
59% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
59%
Would recommend
70% would definitely recommend
no star
70%
Nurse communication
70% said nurses always communicated well
no star
70%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
no star
82%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
no star
76%
Quietness at night
70% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
70%
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northwest Medical Center?

Northwest Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (205) 487-7000 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 Winfield.

Is Northwest Medical Center 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 Northwest Medical Center, call (205) 487-7000.

Where is Northwest Medical Center located?

Northwest Medical Center is located at 1530 U S Highway 43, Winfield, AL, 35594. Phone: (205) 487-7000.