Acute care hospital in Chicago, IL
St Bernard Hospital
326 W 64th St, Chicago, IL 60621 · (773) 962-3900
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Bernard Hospital at a glance
St Bernard Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 3.
54% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 231 minutes in the ER, worse than the Illinois median of 175 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 140103
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 61% | 70.2% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 54% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 99 | 558 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 231 min | 175 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 14% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 75% | 62.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 83.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.7% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.95 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.75 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.48 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Bernard Hospital's rating?
St Bernard Hospital has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Illinois hospitals is 3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at St Bernard Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 231 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Illinois median is 175 minutes.
Does St Bernard Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St Bernard Hospital and how do I contact it?
St Bernard Hospital is at 326 W 64th St, Chicago, IL 60621. Phone: (773) 962-3900.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.