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Address
520 S 7TH ST
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitegshvin.org
Facilities & services
165
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Medication disposal Free parking lot Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 59 min of 366 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 20 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 32,074 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 27 min of 15 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
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
1.56 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.83 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.73 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.89 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
72%
Would recommend
67% would definitely recommend
67%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
80% said the room was always clean
80%
Quietness at night
65% said the area was always quiet at night
65%
Clinicians on staff
338
total clinicians
11
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 29
Radiology 22
Cardiology 10
Hematology / oncology 10
General surgery 9
Orthopedic surgery 8
Neurology 7
Pulmonology 7
Anesthesiology 6
Interventional cardiology 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Interventional radiology 2
Critical care 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Good Samaritan Hospital?

Good Samaritan Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (812) 882-5220 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 Vincennes.

Is Good Samaritan 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 Good Samaritan Hospital, call (812) 882-5220.

Where is Good Samaritan Hospital located?

Good Samaritan Hospital is located at 520 S 7Th St, Vincennes, IN, 47591. Phone: (812) 882-5220.