What is the emergency room wait time at Lake Forest Hospital?

Patients spend a median of 221 minutes (3 hours 41 minutes) in the emergency department at Lake Forest Hospital, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Lake Forest Hospital have an emergency room?

Lake Forest Hospital provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Lake Forest Hospital?

Lake Forest Hospital has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Lake Forest Hospital located?

Lake Forest Hospital is at 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

What is the phone number for Lake Forest Hospital?

The phone number for Lake Forest Hospital is (847) 234-5600.

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Acute Care Hospitals

214Beds

Time ZoneCST
CountyLake
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS17097
Area Code847

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients spend an average of 3 hours 41 minutes in the emergency department at Lake Forest Hospital. That is 44 minutes longer than the Illinois average of 2 hours 57 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Left before seen 3%

ER volume very high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Non-profit

Maternity Birthing-friendly

Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Lake Forest Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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