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Address
150 NORTH EAGLE CREEK DRIVE
Lexington, KY 40509
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitechisaintjosephhealth.org
Facilities & services
217
total beds
10
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible seating Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 22 min of 373 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 51 min of 11 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 21,531 visits
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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
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
62% rated 9 or 10 of 10
62%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
74% said nurses always communicated well
74%
Doctor communication
76% said doctors always communicated well
76%
Cleanliness
70% said the room was always clean
70%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Clinicians on staff
348
total clinicians
25
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 66
Radiology 10
Orthopedic surgery 9
Obstetrics / gynecology 9
Neurology 7
Cardiology 6
Anesthesiology 6
Pulmonology 5
General surgery 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Hematology / oncology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Saint Joseph East?

Saint Joseph East does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (859) 967-5000 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 near Lexington.

Is Saint Joseph East 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 Saint Joseph East, call (859) 967-5000.

Where is Saint Joseph East located?

Saint Joseph East is located at 150 North Eagle Creek Drive, Lexington, KY, 40509. Phone: (859) 967-5000.