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

Patients spend a median of 128 minutes (2 hours 8 minutes) in the emergency department at Saint Joseph Hospital, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Saint Joseph Hospital have an emergency room?

Saint Joseph Hospital provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Saint Joseph Hospital?

Saint Joseph Hospital has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Saint Joseph Hospital located?

Saint Joseph Hospital is at 1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY 40504.

What is the phone number for Saint Joseph Hospital?

The phone number for Saint Joseph Hospital is (859) 313-1000.

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Acute Care Hospitals

339Beds

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 8 minutes in the emergency department at Saint Joseph Hospital. That is 21 minutes shorter than the Kentucky average of 2 hours 29 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 3/5

Left before seen 1%

ER volume high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Non-profit

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 Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Saint Joseph Hospital Address 1 Saint Joseph Dr
Lexington, KY 40504

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