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Address
77 N AIRLITE STREET
Elgin, IL 60123
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Church
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitesaintjosephelgin.com
Facilities & services
277
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath lab
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 30 min of 188 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 47 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
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
73% said nurses always communicated well
73%
Doctor communication
69% said doctors always communicated well
69%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
55% said the area was always quiet at night
55%
Clinicians on staff
173
total clinicians
7
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 27
Radiology 10
Anesthesiology 8
Orthopedic surgery 7
Cardiology 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
General surgery 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Critical care 2
Neurology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin?

Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (847) 695-3200 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 Elgin.

Is Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin 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 Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin, call (847) 695-3200.

Where is Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin located?

Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin is located at 77 N Airlite Street, Elgin, IL, 60123. Phone: (847) 695-3200.