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Cincinnati ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

2 hr 33 min

CMS median ED time, 20 of 21 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Mccullough-Hyde Memorial HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Live

Wait Time

0 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: Hospital-published Epic MyChart On My Way emergency department wait-time range; the public widget lets users compare current wait times and notify the care team they are on the way.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 12 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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St Elizabeth FlorenceVoluntary non-profit - Private

Live

Wait Time

8 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 32 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Mercy Health - Fairfield HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 44 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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St Elizabeth Dearborn HospitalGovernment - Local

Live

Wait Time

19 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 29 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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St Elizabeth GrantVoluntary non-profit - Church

Live

Wait Time

24 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT

Overall rating: Not available
Source: Hospital source
Source info: St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 42 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Mccullough-Hyde Memorial HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	0 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT Hospital-published Epic MyChart On My Way emergency department wait-time range; the public widget lets users compare current wait times and notify the care team they are on the way.	medium	2 hr 12 min	1%
St Elizabeth FlorenceVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	8 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.	high	2 hr 32 min	1%
Mercy Health - Fairfield HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 8, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 44 min	1%
St Elizabeth Dearborn HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	5 stars	19 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.	medium	2 hr 29 min	1%
St Elizabeth GrantVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	Not available	24 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.	low	1 hr 42 min	0%
St Elizabeth Ft ThomasVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	26 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.	medium	2 hr 28 min	1%
St Elizabeth EdgewoodVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	4 stars	30 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT St. Elizabeth hospital-published emergency department average wait time by campus; St. Elizabeth says ED wait times are updated every 15 minutes and defined as arrival until placement in a treatment room.	very high	2 hr 12 min	1%
Atrium Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	50 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 28, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 40 min	1%
Bethesda NorthVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	3 stars	65 min Hospital source	Jul 8, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT Hospital-published Epic MyChart On My Way emergency department wait-time range; the public widget lets users compare current wait times and notify the care team they are on the way.	high	2 hr 31 min	1%
Mercy Health-Anderson HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 11, 2026, 12:21 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 36 min	0%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL

15 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 8, 2026, 12:16 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 8, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT

ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER

50 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jun 28, 2026, 1:34 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Jun 28, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

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Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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