Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX MSA

Houston 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 32 min

CMS median ED time, 73 of 82 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Children's Emergency Center at Memorial Hermann Memorial CityChildren's Emergency Center at Memorial Hermann Sugar LandChildren's Memorial Hermann Hospital Pediatric Emergency CenterChildren's Memorial Hermann Pediatric Emergency Room at Memorial Hermann KatyTexas Children's Hospital - West TowerTexas Children's Hospital the Woodlands Pediatric Emergency CenterTexas Children's Hospital West Campus Pediatric Emergency CenterUtmb Health Clear Lake Campus Pediatric Emergency Room

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Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Jun 3, 2026, 4:52 PM CDT

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 56 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Atascocita FserProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jun 23, 2026, 10:51 AM CDT

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: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Alvin FserProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

65 min

Last Updated

Jun 12, 2026, 1:37 PM CDT

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: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 56 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Houston Methodist HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

85 min

Last Updated

Jun 25, 2026, 10:34 PM CDT

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.: 2 hr 46 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Bellville Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Reported

Wait Time

95 min

Last Updated

Jul 26, 2026, 10:54 PM CDT

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.: 1 hr 41 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.
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 3, 2026, 4:52 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 56 min	0%
HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Atascocita FserProprietaryView ER Costs	2 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 23, 2026, 10:51 AM CDT 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	1%
HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Alvin FserProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	65 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 12, 2026, 1:37 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	1 hr 56 min	1%
Houston Methodist HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	85 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 25, 2026, 10:34 PM CDT 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 46 min	2%
Bellville Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	Not available	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 26, 2026, 10:54 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 41 min	1%
HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Memorial City FserProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	100 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 22, 2026, 1:53 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	1 hr 20 min	1%
HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Bellaire FserProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	130 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 3, 2026, 7:50 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	1 hr 20 min	1%
HCA Houston Healthcare ConroeProprietaryView ER Costs	2 stars	135 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 4, 2026, 1:19 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 36 min	1%
St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital - Lake Jackson, TxVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	135 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 7, 2026, 2:05 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 35 min	1%
Ad Hospital East, LlcProprietaryView ER Costs	Not available	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	low	data unavailable	1%

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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.

St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital - Lake Jackson, TX

135 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 7, 2026, 11:50 AM CDT
Seen date and time: Aug 7, 2026, 2:05 PM CDT

HCA HOUSTON ER 24/7 - BELLAIRE FSER

130 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 3, 2026, 5:40 AM CDT
Seen date and time: Aug 3, 2026, 7:50 AM CDT

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

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