Cleveland, OH MSA

Cleveland 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.

3 hr 3 min

CMS median ED time, 20 of 20 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

No pediatric ERs are listed in this metro inventory.

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Lutheran HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

0 min

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026, 8:00 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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 30 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Mercy Health - Allen HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Oct 29, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT

Overall rating: 5 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: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 40 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Uh Beachwood Medical CenterProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT

Overall rating: Not available
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: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 16 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Medina HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Jul 19, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT

Overall rating: 5 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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Mercy Health - Lorain HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Sep 23, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT

Overall rating: 2 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 33 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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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.
Lutheran HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	0 min Not a live wait estimate	Oct 12, 2026, 8:00 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 30 min	3%
Mercy Health - Allen HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Oct 29, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 40 min	0%
Uh Beachwood Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	Not available	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Oct 5, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	2 hr 16 min	2%
Medina HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 19, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr	1%
Mercy Health - Lorain HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 23, 2026, 8:52 AM 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 33 min	1%
Cleveland Clinic Main CampusVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	20 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 21, 2026, 12:36 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 15 min	3%
Lake HealthVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	25 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 18, 2026, 8:40 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 45 min	1%
Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital At Richard E. Jacobs CampusVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 7, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	4 hr 14 min	3%
Ashtabula County Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Oct 7, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr 11 min	3%
MetroHealth Medical Center - Main CampusVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	3 stars	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 25, 2026, 5:49 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 32 min	2%

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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.

Cleveland Clinic - Marymount Hospital

241 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Oct 30, 2026, 9:15 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Oct 31, 2026, 1:16 AM EDT

Haven't Been seen as of yet have been here for 4 hours and was a gust of patients that got discharged but no one new has gone in. Berry Very Slow and I work in health care

Mercy Health - Allen Hospital

10 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Oct 29, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Oct 29, 2026, 9:03 AM 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

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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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