Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL
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About Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 4 out of 5. It has 18 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison, about 21 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend85%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1085%
- Completed surveys120
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
40.40899, -91.11140
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Memorial Hospital located?
Memorial Hospital is at 1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL 62321 in Hancock County.
Does Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 142 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Memorial Hospital?
Memorial Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 4 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Memorial Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Illinois trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (217) 357-8500.
Would patients recommend Memorial Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (120 completed surveys), 85% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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