Palos Community Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
2% higher than the national average
Palos Community Hospital is a medical facility located in Palos Heights, IL. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2022, 2021, 2020

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2022, 2021, 2020

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Critical Care Excellence Award™
2022, 2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2020

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2021, 2020
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Palos Community Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Dolores C. May 19 2022
Review for Dr. Salazar
Never leave reviews but Dr. Beri is professional and thorough. My appts are never rushed and answers all my questions. Great doctor.
G Angone May 18 2022
Review for Dr. Beri
Dr. Muscarello is a very knowledgeable, caring, & thorough physician who ensures his patients are well cared for. I have been very lucky to have him as a physician for years & would highly recommend him for all your GI needs.
May 17 2022
Review for Dr. Muscarello
Dr Wardell revised my right hip and my right knee. My recovery was amazing. He did a great job. My initial replacement in 1998 had a 16" incision. Dr Wardell used a 5" incision. I will probably see him again as I'm having trouble with my right leg and I think my femoral prosthesis might be lose.
Craig Boedeker May 17 2022
Review for Dr. Wardell
Location
Palos Community Hospital
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Dr. Salazar's explanations before and after my surgery gave me confidence in knowing that surgery was the right thing to do to eliminate the severe pain in my rotator cuff and bicep. My physical therapy is now complete and I am so happy with the surgery outcome. I am 69 years old and am pleased to...