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Visit De Kalb County
Address
1301 NORTH MAIN STREET
Sandwich, IL 60548
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursMon-Sun 8am-8pm Websitenm.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 13 min of 350 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 46 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 9,249 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
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.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
80% rated 9 or 10 of 10
80%
Would recommend
79% would definitely recommend
79%
Nurse communication
86% said nurses always communicated well
86%
Doctor communication
84% said doctors always communicated well
84%
Cleanliness
85% said the room was always clean
85%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
150
total clinicians
12
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 19
Radiology 15
Anesthesiology 7
General surgery 6
Hematology / oncology 5
Critical care 3
Interventional cardiology 3
Cardiology 2
Pulmonology 2
Orthopedic surgery 2
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Valley West Community Hospital?

Valley West Community Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (815) 786-8484 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 Valley West Community 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 Valley West Community Hospital, call (815) 786-8484.

Where is Valley West Community Hospital located?

Valley West Community Hospital is located at 1301 North Main Street, Sandwich, IL, 60548. Phone: (815) 786-8484.