Westlake Hospital ER Wait Times (Melrose Park, IL)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Westlake Hospital

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Westlake 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 1225 Lake St in Melrose Park, IL. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is low (Around 0-19999 yearly). Call (708) 938-4000 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 Westlake Hospital
City Melrose Park
County Cook
State Illinois
ZIP Code 60160
Bed Count
282
Address
1225 Lake St, IL 60160
Phone
(708) 938-4000
Provider ID 140240
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Other
Emergency Services Yes
Westlake Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Westlake Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 42 minutes (282 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
low (0-19999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Illinois and National Stats
Westlake Hospital Illinois Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 136 minutes (2 hours and 16 minutes) 146 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 282 minutes (4 hours and 42 minutes) 254 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 98 minutes (1 hour and 38 minutes) 93 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 2% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 78% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 10 minutes lower than State Average and 1 minute higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 28 minutes higher than State Average and 26 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 5 minutes higher than State Average and 11 minute higher than National Average
Westlake 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 Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake Hospital
How long will I wait in Westlake Hospital Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 136 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (708) 938-4000 for more information.
Where is Westlake Hospital?
Westlake Hospital is in Melrose Park. It is located at 1225 Lake St. Call (708) 938-4000 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 Westlake Hospital have?
Westlake Hospital has 282 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Westlake Hospital
No Facility Name Address
1 Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital 701 West North Ave, IL 60160
2 Loyola University Medical Center 2160 S 1st Avenue, IL 60153
3 Rush Oak Park Hospital 520 S Maple Ave, IL 60304
4 Shriners Hospital For Children 2211 North Oak Park Ave, IL 60707
5 West Suburban Medical Center 3 Erie Court, IL 60302
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.