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Address
5900 COLLEGE ROAD
Key West, FL 33040
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitelkmc.com
Facilities & services
167
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitAlcohol & drug
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Free parking lot Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 21 min of 386 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 8 min of 20 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 23,554 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 7 min of 12 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
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.84 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.83 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
62% rated 9 or 10 of 10
62%
Would recommend
63% would definitely recommend
63%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
75% said the room was always clean
75%
Quietness at night
56% said the area was always quiet at night
56%
Clinicians on staff
152
total clinicians
6
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 33
Internal medicine 19
Cardiology 14
Orthopedic surgery 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
General surgery 4
Anesthesiology 4
Pulmonology 2
Critical care 1
Neurology 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Lower Keys Medical Center?

Lower Keys Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (305) 294-5531 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 Key West.

Is Lower Keys 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 Lower Keys Medical Center, call (305) 294-5531.

Where is Lower Keys Medical Center located?

Lower Keys Medical Center is located at 5900 College Road, Key West, FL, 33040. Phone: (305) 294-5531.