Acute care hospital in Chicago, IL
Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W 68th Street, Chicago, IL 60629 · (773) 884-9000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Holy Cross Hospital at a glance
Holy Cross Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 3.
44% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 173 minutes in the ER, close to the Illinois median of 175 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 140133
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) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 50% | 70.2% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 44% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 208 | 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) | 173 min | 175 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| 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) | 57% | 62.6% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 83.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.8% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 11.8% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23.3% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.7% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 3.39 | 0.75 | 0.58 | Worse |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.09 | 0.41 | 0.36 | Better |
Other hospitals near Holy Cross Hospital
- ★★★★★1Much below average
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2800 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 · 3.7 mi
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★★★★★2Below averageAdvocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
4440 W 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · 4.7 mi
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★★★★★3AverageSaint Anthony Hospital
2875 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60623 · 5 mi
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★★★★★2Below averageMt Sinai Hospital Medical Center
15th Street at California, Chicago, IL 60608 · 5.4 mi
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★★★★★1Much below averageThe University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 South Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637 · 5.6 mi
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★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Hospital's rating?
Holy Cross Hospital has 2 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 Holy Cross Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 173 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Illinois median is 175 minutes.
Does Holy Cross Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Holy Cross Hospital and how do I contact it?
Holy Cross Hospital is at 2701 W 68th Street, Chicago, IL 60629. Phone: (773) 884-9000.
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.