Community Pharmacy - Memorial Hospital Chester, IL
Pharmacy • Chester, IL • Since 1962
About
Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL is a nonprofit Critical Access hospital founded in 1962. It operates several rural health clinics (two in Chester and one in Steeleville) and focuses on high-quality, compassionate care. The hospital employs about 26 staff, with annual revenue around $10.9 million. It also supports the Memorial Community Pharmacy, which partners with the Randolph County Health Department to expand free sharps disposal. Key contact: 618-826-4581. Locations include 1900 State St., Chester (HQ) and additional Chester/Steeleville addresses.
Clinic Type
Pharmacy
Address
Memorial Community Pharmacy, 1900 State Street, Chester, IL
Phone
+1-618-826-6134
hrdept@mhchester.com
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Card payments at kiosk, Pay online prior to pick-up, Cash or checks not accepted at kiosk
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the service hours?
Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm.
Where is Memorial Community Pharmacy located?
Memorial Community Pharmacy is located on the West end of Memorial Hospital Chester, with a side entrance and reserved parking. The address provided is 1900 State Street, Chester, IL.
How can I transfer a maintenance medication to Memorial Community Pharmacy?
To move a current maintenance medication to Memorial Community Pharmacy, notify the pharmacy staff by calling 618-826-6134.
What payment options are available at the kiosk
If you use the 24-hour locker kiosk, payment is by card (electronic payment only; cash or checks not accepted at the kiosk).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Loc8NearMe: highly praised/positive (qualitative sentiment) (not explicitly stated total count; multiple recent positive reviews mentioned)
Patients praise
- friendly and courteous staff
- efficient and fast service
- convenient drive-up window service
- helpful assistance with pharmacy issues
Common complaints
- limited medical resources at the facility
- isolated complaints regarding staff attitude at the broader hospital facility
"This is an awesome place to get your meds from. They are very friendly and courteous. If you don't feel like getting out of your vehicle they have a drive up window."
— Loc8NearMe (March 2026 review)"From front desk to nurses and doctor then to pharmacy was one of the best in my 75 years on earth. Thank you!"
— Loc8NearMe (March 2026 review)"I love the speedy service, and the ease of picking up meds. Everyone is so nice!"
— Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Website testimonialsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Memorial Community Pharmacy Partners with Randolph County Health Department to Expand Free Sharps Disposal Program — Jun 10, 2026
- Memorial Hospital Enhances Medication Safety with New Pyxis MedStations — Mar 19, 2026
- Memorial Hospital Earns ISHMPR Merit Award for Community Outreach — Sep 29, 2025
- Compass Memorial opens pharmacy inside hospital | Southeast Iowa Union — Oct 7, 2025
- Sullivan County Pharmacy Celebrates with Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting – NEMOnews Media Group — Jun 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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