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Address
7600 RIVER RD
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitehackensackmeridianhealth.org
Facilities & services
202
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Emergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Onsite parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 22 min of 369 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 51 min of 19 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 56,196 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
0.39 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.04 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.97 1.00 = national avg
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
61% rated 9 or 10 of 10
61%
Would recommend
60% would definitely recommend
60%
Nurse communication
74% said nurses always communicated well
74%
Doctor communication
72% said doctors always communicated well
72%
Cleanliness
75% said the room was always clean
75%
Quietness at night
50% said the area was always quiet at night
50%
Clinicians on staff
241
total clinicians
18
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 41
Internal medicine 36
Cardiology 12
Neurology 12
Pulmonology 8
Anesthesiology 8
General surgery 7
Hematology / oncology 5
Orthopedic surgery 4
Critical care 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Interventional radiology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Palisades Medical Center?

Palisades Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (201) 854-5000 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 North Bergen.

Is Palisades 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 Palisades Medical Center, call (201) 854-5000.

Where is Palisades Medical Center located?

Palisades Medical Center is located at 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ, 07047. Phone: (201) 854-5000.