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Address
700 SOUTH PARK ST
Madison, WI 53715
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitessmhealth.com
Facilities & services
440
total beds
18
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 14 min of 383 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 3 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 38,529 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 26 min of 22 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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.17 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.31 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.17 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
1.64 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.39 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.18 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
73%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
79% said nurses always communicated well
79%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Clinicians on staff
864
total clinicians
16
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 38
Internal medicine 32
Anesthesiology 18
Cardiology 17
Orthopedic surgery 14
General surgery 13
Neurology 13
Hematology / oncology 13
Obstetrics / gynecology 11
Critical care 9
Interventional cardiology 7
Pulmonology 7
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison?

SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (608) 251-6100 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 Madison.

Is SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison 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 SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison, call (608) 251-6100.

Where is SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison located?

SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison is located at 700 South Park St, Madison, WI, 53715. Phone: (608) 251-6100.