Salem Hospital ER Wait Times (Salem, OR)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Salem Hospital

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Salem Hospital. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 890 Oak Street, Se in Salem, OR. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (503) 561-5200 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
Overall Rating:
Contact Details
Hospital Name Salem Hospital
City Salem
County Marion
State Oregon
ZIP Code 97301
Bed Count
434
Address
890 Oak Street, Se, OR 97301
Phone
(503) 561-5200
Provider ID 380051
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Other
Emergency Services Yes
Salem Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Salem Hospital
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 25 minutes (205 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 22 minutes (322 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes)
Left before being seen
5%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
35%
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Oregon and National Stats
Salem Hospital Oregon Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 205 minutes (3 hours and 25 minutes) 140 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 322 minutes (5 hours and 22 minutes) 242 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 128 minutes (2 hours and 8 minutes) 96 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 5% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes 35% 61% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 65 minutes higher than State Average and 70 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 80 minutes higher than State Average and 66 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 32 minutes higher than State Average and 41 minute higher than National Average
Salem Hospital ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture No
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Hospital
How long will I wait in Salem Hospital Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 205 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (503) 561-5200 for more information.
Where is Salem Hospital?
Salem Hospital is in Salem. It is located at 890 Oak Street, Se. Call (503) 561-5200 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other hospital.
How many beds does Salem Hospital have?
Salem Hospital has 434 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Salem Hospital
No Facility Name Address
1 Legacy Silverton Medical Center 342 Fairview Street, OR 97381
2 Salem Health West Valley 525 Se Washington Street, OR 97338
3 Santiam Hospital 1401 N 10th Avenue, OR 97383
4 Willamette Valley Medical Center 2700 Se Stratus Ave., OR 97128
5 Samaritan Albany General Hospital 1046 6th Avenue Sw, OR 97321
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.