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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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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Fairview HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

20 min

Last Updated

Sep 18, 2026, 3:02 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: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 4 hr 1 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Lake HealthVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

25 min

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2026, 8:40 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 45 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital At Richard E. Jacobs CampusVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

40 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 5:48 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: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 4 hr 14 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Uh Beachwood Medical CenterProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

40 min

Last Updated

Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 AM 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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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.
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%
Fairview HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	20 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 18, 2026, 3:02 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	4 hr 1 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%
Uh Beachwood Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	Not available	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 AM 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%
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%
Southwest General Health CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 30, 2026, 2:13 AM 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 19 min	5%
Uh Ahuja Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 5, 2026, 10:51 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 7 min	2%
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	Not available	90 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 28, 2026, 2:17 AM 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 8 min	0%
Lutheran HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 17, 2026, 2:15 AM 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%

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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.

FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL

20 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Sep 18, 2026, 2:42 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Sep 18, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL

95 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Sep 17, 2026, 12:40 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Sep 17, 2026, 2:15 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

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.

See major insurance nurse line numbers

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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