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Address
8835 GERMANTOWN AVENUE
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitetemplehealth.org
Facilities & services
148
total beds
7
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Free parking garage Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 31 min of 357 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 46 min of 12 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 45,683 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 32 min of 26 patients
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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.43 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.29 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.76 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.29 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
51% rated 9 or 10 of 10
51%
Would recommend
50% would definitely recommend
50%
Nurse communication
71% said nurses always communicated well
71%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
56% said the room was always clean
56%
Quietness at night
50% said the area was always quiet at night
50%
Clinicians on staff
317
total clinicians
19
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 50
Internal medicine 33
Pulmonology 11
General surgery 10
Neurology 10
Cardiology 9
Interventional radiology 7
Orthopedic surgery 6
Anesthesiology 5
Hematology / oncology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Critical care 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital?

Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (215) 248-8200 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 Philadelphia.

Is Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital 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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, call (215) 248-8200.

Where is Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital located?

Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is located at 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118. Phone: (215) 248-8200.