What is the emergency room wait time at University of Kentucky Hospital?

Patients spend a median of 218 minutes (3 hours 38 minutes) in the emergency department at University of Kentucky Hospital, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does University of Kentucky Hospital have an emergency room?

University of Kentucky Hospital provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for University of Kentucky Hospital?

University of Kentucky Hospital has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is University of Kentucky Hospital located?

University of Kentucky Hospital is at Hospital Administration, Lexington, KY 40536.

What is the phone number for University of Kentucky Hospital?

The phone number for University of Kentucky Hospital is (859) 323-5000.

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Acute Care Hospitals

411Beds

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 3 hours 38 minutes in the emergency department at University of Kentucky Hospital. That is 1 hour 9 minutes longer than the Kentucky average of 2 hours 29 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 4/5

Left before seen 1%

ER volume very high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Government

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 University of Kentucky Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.

University of Kentucky Hospital Address Hospital Administration
Lexington, KY 40536

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