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Visit LA Porte County
Address
1007 LINCOLNWAY
LA Porte, IN 46350
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitenwhealthlaporte.com
Facilities & services
227
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
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 36 min of 390 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 50 min of 25 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 22,922 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 23 min of 18 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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.67 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
73%
Would recommend
65% would definitely recommend
65%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
74% said doctors always communicated well
74%
Cleanliness
78% said the room was always clean
78%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
226
total clinicians
6
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 25
Orthopedic surgery 13
Anesthesiology 10
Radiology 9
Cardiology 8
Interventional cardiology 7
Hematology / oncology 5
General surgery 4
Neurology 4
Pulmonology 4
Critical care 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northwest Health-La Porte?

Northwest Health-La Porte does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (219) 326-1234 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 LA Porte.

Is Northwest Health-La Porte 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 Northwest Health-La Porte, call (219) 326-1234.

Where is Northwest Health-La Porte located?

Northwest Health-La Porte is located at 1007 Lincolnway, LA Porte, IN, 46350. Phone: (219) 326-1234.