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Address
175 HIGH ST
Newton, NJ 07860
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteatlantichealth.org
Facilities & services
148
total beds
4
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking lot Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 47 min of 365 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 36 min of 26 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 38,997 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 28 min of 16 patients
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
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.47 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.45 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.41 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
65% rated 9 or 10 of 10
65%
Would recommend
63% would definitely recommend
63%
Nurse communication
79% said nurses always communicated well
79%
Doctor communication
74% said doctors always communicated well
74%
Cleanliness
80% said the room was always clean
80%
Quietness at night
48% said the area was always quiet at night
48%
Clinicians on staff
532
total clinicians
16
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 66
Radiology 61
Cardiology 41
Neurology 24
Orthopedic surgery 16
Pulmonology 15
General surgery 12
Obstetrics / gynecology 11
Anesthesiology 9
Interventional cardiology 7
Critical care 5
Hematology / oncology 5
Interventional radiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Newton Medical Center?

Newton Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (973) 383-2121 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 Newton.

Is Newton Medical Center 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 Newton Medical Center, call (973) 383-2121.

Where is Newton Medical Center located?

Newton Medical Center is located at 175 High St, Newton, NJ, 07860. Phone: (973) 383-2121.