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Visit Mc Henry County
Address
4201 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursMon-Sun 8am-8pm Websitenm.org
Facilities & services
177
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 8 min of 372 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 58 min of 25 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 85,883 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 34 min of 35 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
0.63 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.15 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.84 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.03 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.26 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
74% rated 9 or 10 of 10
74%
Would recommend
74% would definitely recommend
74%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
1,103
total clinicians
39
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 120
Radiology 57
Anesthesiology 48
Hematology / oncology 36
Neurology 35
Cardiology 34
Orthopedic surgery 27
Pulmonology 19
Obstetrics / gynecology 19
Interventional cardiology 18
General surgery 14
Critical care 12
Interventional radiology 12
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northwestern Medicine McHenry?

Northwestern Medicine McHenry does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (815) 344-5000 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 Northwestern Medicine McHenry 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 Northwestern Medicine McHenry, call (815) 344-5000.

Where is Northwestern Medicine McHenry located?

Northwestern Medicine McHenry is located at 4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry, IL, 60050. Phone: (815) 344-5000.