What is the emergency room wait time at Saint Joseph East?

Patients spend a median of 131 minutes (2 hours 11 minutes) in the emergency department at Saint Joseph East, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Saint Joseph East have an emergency room?

Saint Joseph East provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Saint Joseph East?

Saint Joseph East has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Saint Joseph East located?

Saint Joseph East is at 150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509.

What is the phone number for Saint Joseph East?

The phone number for Saint Joseph East is (859) 967-5000.

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Acute Care Hospitals

Time ZoneEST
CountyFayette
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS21067
Area Code859

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 2 hours 11 minutes in the emergency department at Saint Joseph East. That is 18 minutes shorter than the Kentucky average of 2 hours 29 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 2/5

Left before seen 1%

ER volume medium

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 Saint Joseph East. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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