UH Elyria Medical Center
Hospital • Elyria, OH • Since 1908
About
UH Elyria Medical Center (University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center) is a major, nonprofit community hospital in Elyria, Ohio. Key points: - Part of the University Hospitals health system; headquarters in Elyria. - Location: Elyria, Ohio; address: 630 E River St Ste 101, Elyria, OH 44035. - Beds: 387; opened October 30, 1908. - Focus: Cardiovascular services (cardiac/vascular surgery), with on-site heart catheterization and electrophysiology labs; strong emergency and pediatric emergency services via UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. - Network and reach: Part of University Hospitals; more than 28,000 physicians and employees across Northeast Ohio. - Organization type: Nonprofit; field: Hospitals and Health Care. - Additional: Provides 24/7 emergency department; recognized for cardiovascular capabilities.
Clinic Type
Hospital
Address
UH Elyria Medical Center, 3030 Porter Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
Phone
440-329-7500
employment@uhhospitals.org
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Emergency Care
Yes
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is the ER designation at UH Elyria Medical Center?
Provisional adult level III trauma center with 24/7 ER care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 2.63/5 (based on 269 reviews) (269 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 67% (equal to national average) (N/A)
- Leapfrog Group (OAS CAHPS): 87% (patients' overall rating of the facility - outpatient surgery) (N/A (outpatient surgery cohort))
Patients praise
- kind and patient care from some nursing and support staff
- positive feedback for specific ICU nursing staff
- thorough care reported by some patients
- high scores in standardized outpatient surgical experience surveys
Common complaints
- long wait times in the emergency room
- perceived unprofessionalism or lack of empathy from some staff/doctors
- concerns regarding billing costs and transparency
- cleanliness issues in patient rooms and bathrooms
- reports of feeling dismissed or misdiagnosed in the ER
"The staff were very patient and kind with me while I was having a hard time thinking. ... 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."
— Rehab.com user review"The ER doctors aren't very interested in the patient getting the proper care for their illness. Because my symptoms did not present themselves as the usual symptoms do, I was made to feel like I was wasting their time."
— Vymaps user review"I Was admitted to Elyria hospital,and this was the worst experience I have ever had there! Dirty bathroom that was never cleaned in 5 days! Room not cleaned in ..."
— Yahoo Local 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
- 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
- How University Hospitals took ECPR to a community hospital - Becker's Cardiology — Mar 5, 2026
- 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
- 5 University Hospitals medical centers earn national recognition with a top Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group — May 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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