Silver Cross Hospital Reviews, Violations, and Ratings

This series uses ratings and data from U.S. News and World Report and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to give you a clear overview of how healthcare providers in hospitals and healthcare centers in the Chicagoland area are performing. We cover their ratings, any violations, and other key details. If you believe medical staff has been negligent, our medical malpractice lawyers are here to help. This article focuses on Silver Cross Hospital.

What You Should Know About Silver Cross Hospital

Silver Cross Hospital Overview

Silver Cross Hospital, a 348-bed acute care and surgical facility, was founded in 1895. Originally located in Joliet, Illinois, it moved to a new campus in New Lenox in 2012.

Along with general medical capacity, it has partnerships with:

• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for on-site pediatric specialists and the Amy, Mathew and Jay Vana neonatal intensive care unit
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for rehabilitation services
• UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
• UChicago Medicine for neurosciences and stroke care
• US HealthVest for behavioral healthcare
• The Shirley Ryan Ability Lab for rehabilitation services in Will County
• Rush University System for Health for lung care

Its contact information is:

Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Blvd.
New Lenox, IL
60451
815-300-1100

U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Silver Cross Hospital

U.S. News & World Report ranks nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals based on performance in specialties like cardiology, neurology, and pulmonology. National rankings indicate expertise in treating the most complex cases.

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois, is rated high performing in 8 adult procedures and conditions. It also earned four out of five stars in patient satisfaction surveys.

• National Ranking: Unranked
• Illinois Ranking: 18
• Chicago Ranking: 16

IDPH Report Card for Hospitals

In the state of Illinois, The Department of Public Health evaluates hospitals and healthcare facilities, based on their performance in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction on the Hospital Report Card. This is the report card for Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. The IDPH reports that 81% of patients would recommend this hospital, which is 11% higher than the state average.

Illinois Designations

• Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
• Perinatal III
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level II Trauma Center

CDC Infection Data

According to the Hospital Report Card Act (Illinois Public Act 93-0563) and Illinois law, hospitals must track and report certain types of infections to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). These include:

• Surgical site infections (SSIs)
• Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections
• Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs)

The CDC identified 0 infections detected at Silver Cross since 2019.

Medical Malpractice Recoveries Against Silver Cross

Silver Cross has compensated victims of medical malpractice. Records show several notable settlements and verdicts. Here are a few:

$3.45 million for a four-hour delay in emergency medical care for a patient’s blockage in a previous bypass graft surgery, resulting in patient’s left leg amputation.

$9.06 million for negligently credentialing a podiatrist who performed a botched bunion foot surgery, resulting in partial amputation of the patient’s foot.

$925,000 for a surgical error where a patient’s colon was accidentally perforated, resulting in a fatal pulmonary embolism.

How to Find Out If Your Doctor Has Been Disciplined

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has a database of all licensed physicians in Illinois. Use it to check your doctor’s license and see if they’ve faced any state discipline.

How to Search IDFPR License Info

Search for information by:

• Going to the IDFPR license search
• Select “Medical Board” under the License Type dropdown menu
• Enter your doctor’s first and last name
• Press the “Detail” button next to your doctor’s name to see the details website

Examples of Disciplinary Actions You May Find

If your medical provider has faced disciplinary action, it will appear in the Disciplinary Actions section of the search. Types of actions may include reprimand, probation, suspension, temporary suspension, revocation, refusal to renew, surrender, permanent inactive status, or fines.

More Resources to Research Your Doctor

Want to confirm your healthcare professional is qualified? Use the American Board of Medical Specialties’ online tool to quickly verify a doctor’s credentials.