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Address
1555 N BARRINGTON RD
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Church
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitehealthcare.ascension.org
Facilities & services
342
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysis
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Free parking garage Free parking lot Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 4 min of 207 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 42 min of 18 patients
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 9 min of 13 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.
- About average
0.29 1.00 = national avg
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
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
1.77 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.50 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
59% rated 9 or 10 of 10
59%
Would recommend
54% would definitely recommend
54%
Nurse communication
71% said nurses always communicated well
71%
Doctor communication
67% said doctors always communicated well
67%
Cleanliness
72% said the room was always clean
72%
Quietness at night
48% said the area was always quiet at night
48%
Clinicians on staff
644
total clinicians
16
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 96
Orthopedic surgery 33
Obstetrics / gynecology 24
Anesthesiology 19
Cardiology 17
Hematology / oncology 15
Radiology 13
General surgery 11
Neurology 11
Critical care 10
Interventional cardiology 10
Pulmonology 6
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at St Alexius Medical Center?

St Alexius Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (847) 843-2000 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 Hoffman Estates.

Is St Alexius 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 St Alexius Medical Center, call (847) 843-2000.

Where is St Alexius Medical Center located?

St Alexius Medical Center is located at 1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169. Phone: (847) 843-2000.