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Address
611 SHERMAN AVE E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteforthealthcare.com
Facilities & services
82
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Alcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 42 min of 396 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 38 min of 20 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 16,622 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
53 min of 19 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.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.69 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
71% rated 9 or 10 of 10
71%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
67% said the room was always clean
67%
Quietness at night
58% said the area was always quiet at night
58%
Clinicians on staff
289
total clinicians
21
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 39
Internal medicine 15
Cardiology 14
Orthopedic surgery 8
General surgery 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
Interventional cardiology 4
Pulmonology 4
Hematology / oncology 3
Critical care 2
Neurology 2
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Fort Memorial Hospital?

Fort Memorial Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (920) 568-5000 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 in Wisconsin.

Is Fort Memorial 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 Fort Memorial Hospital, call (920) 568-5000.

Where is Fort Memorial Hospital located?

Fort Memorial Hospital is located at 611 Sherman Ave E, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538. Phone: (920) 568-5000.