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Address
5645 W ADDISON STREET
Chicago, IL 60634
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitecfmedicalcenter.com
Facilities & services
299
total beds
6
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
4 hr 2 min of 314 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 37 min of 37 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 23,646 visits
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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.50 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.40 1.00 = national avg
Clinicians on staff
130
total clinicians
29
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 23
Radiology 9
Cardiology 5
Pulmonology 5
Anesthesiology 5
General surgery 4
Neurology 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Critical care 1
Orthopedic surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Community First Medical Center?

Community First Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (773) 282-7000 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 Chicago.

Is Community First 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 Community First Medical Center, call (773) 282-7000.

Where is Community First Medical Center located?

Community First Medical Center is located at 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL, 60634. Phone: (773) 282-7000.