Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
Equal to the national average
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is a medical facility located in Dekalb, IL. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
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
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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
Mar 09 2024
Review for Dr. Mayor
Dr. Nguyen treated my elderly mother when she was admitted to the hospital. He took his time with her, answered her questions, the family questions and made sure we all knew the plan for testing and treatment. I felt confident with his care.
FL Feb 27 2024
Review for Dr. Nguyen
Great communications skills and extremely knowledgeable. Takes the time to explain all facets of diagnosis and treatment. Excellent physician!
Paul Winsauer Feb 22 2024
Review for Dr. Singh
Dr. Chineme took care of my mother while she was in the hospital for a week. He met with her in Emergency and cared for her for her entire stay. He spoke to us in understandable terms, took his time with us and showed genuine care for the situation. When she had an emergency after admitting her,...
AS Feb 18 2024
Review for Dr. Chineme
Location
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital located?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is located at 1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital profile..
How does Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Mayor is very kind and really listens to you. He made me feel much more calm after my car accident and took great care of me