Palos Community Hospital is a medical facility located in Palos Heights, IL. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
62
%
Patient Experience Rating
2% lower than the national average
Awards
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Hospital Quality Awards
America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Safety Ratings
How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications
An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure
1 rating was worse than expected
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
1 rating was better than expected
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
11 ratings were as expected
- Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
- Death following a serious complication after surgery
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
- Respiratory failure following surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
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Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Appendectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Cardiac
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2022
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2022
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2022
Critical Care
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2022
Gastrointestinal
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
As Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Gynecologic Surgeries
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Labor and Delivery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
As Expected
vagin*l Delivery
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Neurosciences
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Orthopedic
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
As Expected
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Joint Replacement
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
As Expected
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
As Expected
Prostate Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2022
Spine Surgery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
As Expected
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
As Expected
Vascular
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
As Expected
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
As Expected
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).
Learn more about patient experience64
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
1% lower than the national average
62
%
Would definitely recommend
2% lower than the national average
Palos Community Hospital
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
Palos Community 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
I have been a patient for quite a few years. Glaucoma was suspected, but Dr. Katsoulakis or Dr. Nick as I call him did not rush to diagnose. He did diagnose. Just yesterday, I had my first cataract surgery. Everyone was so kind, knowledgeable and friendly. I was relaxed by a liquid I swallowed...
Arlene Pasierb Jun 06 2024
Review for Dr. Katsoulakis
Dr. Altarshan is great but his office staff is lacking in professionalism. I have seen them be rude to patients at the desk and the conversations they have at the desk are inappropriate I hear the phones ringing off the hook and no one answers. I have called multiple times and never get a call...
Jun 06 2024
Review for Dr. Altarshan
It may be hard to believe, but Dr. Kosmala and the entire staff at Palos Surgical Center made having a routine colonoscopy a pleasant experience. Everyone was kind, positive, and professional. I particularly liked that the anesthesiologist and Dr. Kosmala took the time to introduce themselves and...
Jun 06 2024
Review for Dr. Kosmala
The doctor was so kind! All my questions were answered! Thank you!
Patti H. Jun 06 2024
Review for Dr. Mayekar
Entire staff very professional and caring.
Jun 06 2024
Review for Dr. Krates
Location
Palos Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palos Community Hospital located?
Palos Community Hospital is located at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Palos Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Palos Community Hospital has been awarded with America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and 5 more in the past two years.
Is Palos Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Palos Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Palos Community Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Palos Community Hospital profile..
How does Palos Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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