South Shore Hospital ER Wait Times (Chicago, IL)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for South Shore Hospital

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in South Shore 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 8012 South Crandon Avenue in Chicago, IL. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is low (Around 0-19999 yearly). Call (773) 356-5000 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 South Shore Hospital
City Chicago
County Cook
State Illinois
ZIP Code 60617
Bed Count
137
Address
8012 South Crandon Avenue, IL 60617
Phone
(773) 356-5000
Provider ID 140181
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Private
Emergency Services Yes
South Shore Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for South Shore Hospital
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 24 minutes (204 minutes)
Time Until Admission
8 hours and 55 minutes (535 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
4 hours and 51 minutes (291 minute)
Left before being seen
4%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
low (0-19999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Illinois and National Stats
South Shore Hospital Illinois Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 204 minutes (3 hours and 24 minutes) 146 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 535 minutes (8 hours and 55 minutes) 254 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 291 minute (4 hours and 51 minutes) 93 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 4% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 78% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 58 minutes higher than State Average and 69 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 281 minute higher than State Average and 279 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 198 minutes higher than State Average and 204 minutes higher than National Average
South Shore 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 South Shore Hospital
How long will I wait in South Shore Hospital Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 204 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (773) 356-5000 for more information.
Where is South Shore Hospital?
South Shore Hospital is in Chicago. It is located at 8012 South Crandon Avenue. Call (773) 356-5000 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 South Shore Hospital have?
South Shore Hospital has 137 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near South Shore Hospital
No Facility Name Address
1 Jackson Park Hospital 7531 S Stony Island Ave, IL 60649
2 Advocate Trinity Hospital 2320 E 93rd St, IL 60617
3 Larabida Childrens Hospital I E 65th St At Lake Michigan, IL 60649
4 The University Of Chicago Medical Center 5841 South Maryland, IL 60637
5 St Bernard Hospital 326 W 64th St, IL 60621
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.