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Address
2233 STATE ROUTE 86, PO BOX 471
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteadirondackhealth.org
Facilities & services
95
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unit
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Medication disposal Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 14 min of 382 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 34 min of 18 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 14,553 visits
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
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.30 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
81% rated 9 or 10 of 10
81%
Would recommend
82% would definitely recommend
82%
Nurse communication
86% said nurses always communicated well
86%
Doctor communication
88% said doctors always communicated well
88%
Cleanliness
82% said the room was always clean
82%
Quietness at night
62% said the area was always quiet at night
62%
Clinicians on staff
196
total clinicians
4
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 22
Internal medicine 15
Cardiology 8
Anesthesiology 6
Orthopedic surgery 6
Pulmonology 4
Critical care 2
General surgery 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Interventional radiology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Neurology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake?

Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (518) 891-4141 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 in New York.

Is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake 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 Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake, call (518) 891-4141.

Where is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake located?

Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is located at 2233 State Route 86, Po Box 471, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983. Phone: (518) 891-4141.