Lutheran Medical Center ER Wait Times (Wheat Ridge, CO)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Lutheran Medical Center

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Lutheran Medical Center. 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 8300 W 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge, CO. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (303) 425-4500 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
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Contact Details
Hospital Name Lutheran Medical Center
City Wheat Ridge
County Jefferson
State Colorado
ZIP Code 80033
Bed Count
364
Address
8300 W 38th Ave, CO 80033
Phone
(303) 425-4500
Provider ID 60009
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Private
Emergency Services Yes
Lutheran Medical Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Lutheran Medical Center
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 1 minute (181 minute)
Time Until Admission
3 hours and 44 minutes (224 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 42 minutes (102 minutes)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
68%
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Colorado and National Stats
Lutheran Medical Center Colorado Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 181 minute (3 hours and 1 minute) 126 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 224 minutes (3 hours and 44 minutes) 220 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes) 72 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 1% 1% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes 68% 68% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 55 minutes higher than State Average and 46 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 4 minutes higher than State Average and 32 minutes lower than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 30 minutes higher than State Average and 15 minutes higher than National Average
Lutheran Medical Center 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 Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Lutheran Medical Center
How long will I wait in Lutheran Medical Center Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 181 minute for this hospital emergency room. Call (303) 425-4500 for more information.
Where is Lutheran Medical Center?
Lutheran Medical Center is in Wheat Ridge. It is located at 8300 W 38th Ave. Call (303) 425-4500 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private hospital.
How many beds does Lutheran Medical Center have?
Lutheran Medical Center has 364 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Lutheran Medical Center
No Facility Name Address
1 Orthocolorado Hospital At St Anthony Med Campus 11650 West 2nd Place, CO 80228
2 Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital 11600 West 2nd Place, CO 80228
3 Denver Health Medical Center 777 Bannock St, CO 80204
4 Saint Joseph Hospital 1375 E 19th Ave, CO 80218
5 Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center 1719 E 19th Ave, CO 80218
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.