Emergency Room at UH Elyria Medical Center - University Hospitals
Emergency Medicine • Elyria, OH • Since 1908
About
Emergency Room at UH Elyria Medical Center (University Hospitals Elyria) - UH Elyria Medical Center is a major community hospital in Elyria, part of the University Hospitals system serving Northeast Ohio. - Features: 24/7 emergency department with pediatric emergency services via UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital; on-site heart catheterization and electrophysiology labs; comprehensive cardiovascular, orthopedics, and primary care services close to home. - Highlights relevant to the ER: ready-to-access emergency care for heart-related emergencies and other urgent medical needs, backed by UH’s network and centers of excellence. - Location context: A long-standing community hospital serving Lorain County for over 110 years, with a focus on timely, high-quality emergency care.
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
630 East River Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035
Phone
440-329-7500
employment@uhhospitals.org
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Emergency Care
Yes; designated Level III Trauma Center; Chest Pain Center accreditation; Primary Stroke Center certification; Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus awards
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Co-pays, deductibles and items not covered by insurance are paid at the time of your visit.
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
What to expect in the emergency room?
Check-in, triage, medical examination, registration, results pending, reevaluation, admission or discharge steps.
What are the check-in procedures?
Check-in – Patient is identified and initial consent for treatment is obtained
What happens at triage?
A nurse assesses the severity of medical condition to prioritize care
What occurs during the medical examination?
A licensed provider performs an exam and orders necessary tests
What is involved in registration?
Insurance info is collected and consent for treatment is finalized
What if tests are pending?
Results Pending – Patient waits in designated area while tests are completed and processed
What if treatment decisions are needed?
Reevaluation – Provider reviews test results to determine the appropriate treatment plan
What about discharge?
Discharge – Patient receives care instructions and next steps before leaving the ER
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS survey via Momentary Labs: 3 out of 5 stars (based on 1,227 patient surveys) (1,227 surveys)
- Rehab.com: 2.63 out of 5 stars (269 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some staff members described as kind, attentive, and knowledgeable
- Good communication from nurses reported by some patients
- Favorable ratings for hospital cleanliness in some official surveys
Common complaints
- Long wait times and delays in care
- Concerns regarding staff professionalism and responsiveness in the emergency room
- Issues with cleanliness and room maintenance
- Reports of feeling dismissed or unheard by medical staff
"It’s was quite a wait to see a doctor but it was clear they were low on rooms and seemed to be understaffed at the time. I would definitely visit again I love to see kind and caring people in the medical field."
— Rehab.com user review"The lack of urgency in this EMERGENCY room should not go unnoticed. This is easily one of the worst Hospitals I've ever encountered... in terms of the Employees sense of Urgency and Caring."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Hospitals - Lorain County Chamber — Jan 8, 2026
- How University Hospitals took ECPR to a community hospital - Becker's Cardiology — Mar 5, 2026
- UH Elyria receives top grade in national hospital safety review | Chronicle Telegram University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center has received a coveted "A" hospital safety grade from a national patient advocacy watchdog. — May 8, 2026
- From gasping for air to walking miles: How a new heart program saves lives — Aug 15, 2025
- UH Elyria splits off McKinley school for future sale | Chronicle Telegram On Tuesday, the Elyria Planning Commission approved University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center to split off the property of the former McKinley school for future sale. — Apr 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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