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Address
1 BAY AVENUE
Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemountainsidemedicalcenter.com
Facilities & services
328
total beds
7
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
MRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Free parking lot Free street parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 52 min of 382 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 32 min of 22 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 44,113 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
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.
- About average
0.26 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.74 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.79 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.14 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
60% rated 9 or 10 of 10
60%
Would recommend
61% would definitely recommend
61%
Nurse communication
74% said nurses always communicated well
74%
Doctor communication
74% said doctors always communicated well
74%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
79%
Quietness at night
48% said the area was always quiet at night
48%
Clinicians on staff
370
total clinicians
19
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 52
Radiology 25
Cardiology 18
Anesthesiology 18
Pulmonology 12
Orthopedic surgery 11
Neurology 9
Hematology / oncology 9
General surgery 8
Interventional radiology 7
Critical care 4
Interventional cardiology 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical?

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (973) 429-6000 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 Montclair.

Is Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical 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 Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical, call (973) 429-6000.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical located?

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical is located at 1 Bay Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042. Phone: (973) 429-6000.