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Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

251 E HURON ST, Chicago, IL 60611

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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251 E HURON ST
Chicago, IL 60611

About Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Hospital overview and services

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Chicago, IL, serving Cook County and the surrounding Chicago community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Chicago can seek immediate care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's emergency department.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in IL. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Chicago area.

When choosing a hospital in Chicago, IL, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Northwestern Memorial Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyCook
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

5of 5

Excellent

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting excellent performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Chicago, IL and nationwide.

Above Average

Mortality

Northwestern Memorial Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Northwestern Memorial Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Below Average

Readmission

Northwestern Memorial Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Northwestern Memorial Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Northwestern Memorial Hospital?

Northwestern Memorial Hospital has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Northwestern Memorial Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Northwestern Memorial Hospital?

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·