Facility Information

📋 Quick Reference

  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
  • Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Address: 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange, IL 60525
  • County: Cook County
  • Phone: (708) 352-1200
  • Emergency Services: Yes
  • Birth-Friendly Designation: Not designated

Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange performs above average across most federal quality benchmarks, earning a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 7.2/10 (Grade B — Good). CMS 2024 data shows strong performance in multiple safety and outcome measures. While not flawless, this hospital delivers care that compares well against regional peers.

How Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange Compares Nationally

Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's official source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five quality measures. Here is what the data shows for this facility:

0 Better / 0 Worse
Mortality Measures
1 Better / 0 Worse
Safety Measures
3 Better / 0 Worse
Readmission Rates

Patient Experience & Survey Data

Patient experience surveys (HCAHPS) ask discharged patients about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and overall rating. CMS collected 1,201 completed surveys from Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange patients for the 2024 reporting period.

Survey Rating: ★★★★☆ Patient Experience (4.0/5)

Timely Care Score: 78.8 (national average: ~80.0)

This facility's timely care score falls below the national benchmark. Patients should be aware that wait times may exceed averages for non-emergency situations.

Infection Control Performance

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most preventable patient safety risks. CMS tracks six HAI measures including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates. This facility has 6 HAI measures performing better than the national benchmark.

This represents strong infection control performance. Facilities that consistently outperform HAI benchmarks typically maintain rigorous hand hygiene protocols, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and environmental disinfection standards.

Medicare Billing Cost & Spending

Medicare spends an average of $28,689 per patient episode here, compared to the national average cost of $27,477.

This hospital's spending is average, matching national care costs within 4.4%.

Recovery & Hospital Return Days

This section shows whether discharged patients spent extra days back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving, compared to the national average. Fewer days indicate a safer discharge process and a better recovery at home:

  • Heart Failure Patients: Patients spent average of 26.9 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).
  • Pneumonia Patients: Patients spent average of 15.2 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).
  • Heart Attack Patients: Patients spent average of 35.1 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).

Outpatient Surgery Patient Experience

Based on surveys collected from patients who had outpatient surgery or procedures here, this section shows the percentages of patients who reported highly positive experiences:

  • Facility Cleanliness & Respect: 98% of patients reported the facility was clean and the staff were helpful and respectful.
  • Procedure Communication: 93% of patients felt the staff explained their surgical procedure clearly.
  • Discharge Preparation: 97% of patients received clear instructions on how to handle recovery at home.
  • High Patient Rating: 91% of patients gave the outpatient department a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
  • Willingness to Recommend: 88% of patients would definitely recommend this outpatient department to others.

FAQs

Q. What is the safety grade of UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE?
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE has a SafeHospitals USA safety grade of B with a safety score of 7.2/10, based on federal CMS quality data. This grade is calculated from hospital safety indicators, infection control performance, and mortality measures.
Q. Is UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE designated as Birth-Friendly?
No, UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE is not currently designated as Birth-Friendly by Medicare, and maternal quality data is not available for this facility.
Q. How expensive is care at UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE compared to the national average?
Medicare spends an average of $28,689 per patient episode at UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE, compared to the national average of $27,477. This spending matches the national average within 4.4%.
Q. What do patient surveys say about outpatient surgery at UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE?
Based on official patient experience surveys, 88% of outpatient surgical patients would definitely recommend UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE to others. Additionally, 98% reported that the outpatient department was clean and the staff were helpful and respectful.
Q. Does UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE offer emergency services?
Yes, UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE provides emergency services. They are equipped to handle 24/7 urgent and emergency medical needs.

About Our Scoring Methodology

Our SafeHospitals USA Safety Score is calculated from the official CMS Hospital Compare dataset using a weighted composite of: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI, 30% weight), patient safety indicator measures (25%), mortality measure outcomes (20%), 30-day readmission rates (15%), and patient experience survey scores (10%). Scores range from 0–10 and are normalized against the national distribution of all Medicare-certified facilities.

Scores are recalculated annually when CMS releases updated Hospital Compare data. The current scores reflect the 2024 CMS data release, last verified by our data team on March 15, 2026.