Methodist Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, IL
Also known as Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Methodist Hospital of Chicago
Methodist Hospital of Chicago is an acute care hospital in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 145 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, about 1.1 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.
Map
41.97275, -87.67105
Nearby hospitals
- Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital4720 N Clarendon Avenue, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomPsychiatric hospital1.1 mi
- Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital4646 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital1.2 mi
- Kindred Hospital Chicago (North Campus)2544 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, ILHospital1.4 mi
- Swedish Hospital5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital1.5 mi
- Thorek Memorial Hospital850 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital1.6 mi
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center836 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL · Level I traumaAcute care hospital2.7 mi
- Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago2900 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital3.2 mi
- Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL · Level I traumaAcute care hospital3.6 mi
- Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital4.9 mi
- Humboldt Park Health1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital5.2 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Methodist Hospital of Chicago located?
Methodist Hospital of Chicago is at 5025 N Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60640 in Cook County.
Does Methodist Hospital of Chicago have an emergency room?
Yes. Methodist Hospital of Chicago reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 175 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Methodist Hospital of Chicago?
Methodist Hospital of Chicago does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Methodist Hospital of Chicago a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Methodist Hospital of Chicago. 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 Methodist Hospital of Chicago?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (773) 271-9040.
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