Critical access hospital in Chester, IL
Memorial Hospital
1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233 · (618) 826-4581
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
Memorial Hospital at a glance
Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Chester, Illinois (Randolph County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
89% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 183 minutes in the ER, close to the Illinois median of 175 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Randolph County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141338
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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) | 81% | 70.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 89% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 31 | 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) | 183 min | 175 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 17.5% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 183 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Illinois median is 175 minutes.
Does Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Memorial Hospital is at 1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233. Phone: (618) 826-4581.
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.