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Address
2300 NORTH EDWARD STREET
Decatur, IL 62526
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursMon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm Websitememorial.health
Facilities & services
372
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 26 min of 802 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 57 min of 55 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
8% of 41,643 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 24 min of 44 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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.00 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
1.69 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.17 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
64% rated 9 or 10 of 10
64%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
74% said nurses always communicated well
74%
Doctor communication
74% said doctors always communicated well
74%
Cleanliness
66% said the room was always clean
66%
Quietness at night
54% said the area was always quiet at night
54%
Clinicians on staff
422
total clinicians
19
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 47
Cardiology 14
Radiology 12
General surgery 11
Neurology 9
Orthopedic surgery 9
Interventional cardiology 8
Anesthesiology 7
Obstetrics / gynecology 7
Pulmonology 6
Hematology / oncology 4
Critical care 3
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Decatur Memorial Hospital?

Decatur Memorial Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (217) 876-8121 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 in Illinois.

Is Decatur Memorial 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 Decatur Memorial Hospital, call (217) 876-8121.

Where is Decatur Memorial Hospital located?

Decatur Memorial Hospital is located at 2300 North Edward Street, Decatur, IL, 62526. Phone: (217) 876-8121.