What is the emergency room wait time at Lowell General Hospital?

Patients spend a median of 267 minutes (4 hours 27 minutes) in the emergency department at Lowell General Hospital, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Lowell General Hospital have an emergency room?

Lowell General Hospital provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Lowell General Hospital?

Lowell General Hospital has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Lowell General Hospital located?

Lowell General Hospital is at 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 1854.

What is the phone number for Lowell General Hospital?

The phone number for Lowell General Hospital is (978) 937-6000.

Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA

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Acute Care Hospitals

231Beds

Time ZoneEST
CountyMiddlesex
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS25017
Area Code978

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 4 hours 27 minutes in the emergency department at Lowell General Hospital. That is 48 minutes longer than the Massachusetts average of 3 hours 39 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 2/5

Left before seen 9%

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 Lowell General Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Lowell General Hospital Address 295 Varnum Ave
Lowell, MA 1854

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