Loretto Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
17% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Loretto Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Bill Fleckers Jan 30 2025
Review for Dr. Leekha
In the ER for a newly developed drug intolerance, at which he gently poked my belly for a second and asked for my symptoms (while talking over me), then corrected me about what my symptoms were (he was wrong, didn’t listen to me and had lots of attitude). He rolled his eyes at me when he asked what...
Aug 11 2024
Review for Dr. Pulido
I highly recommend Dr. Ponakala and his staff on Archer Avenue in Chicago. He did my cataract surgery a number of years ago and I am very satisfied with the results. I see him for an annual check-up and he is very thorough. You just have to be patient, because usually there is a long wait time...
Loretta G. Jan 25 2024
Review for Dr. Ponakala
Location
Loretto Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loretto Hospital located?
Loretto Hospital is located at 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Loretto Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Loretto Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Loretto Hospital highly rated with patients?
48% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Loretto Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 7 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Loretto Hospital?
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How does Loretto Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Leekha is an outstanding physician with 26 years' experience, recognized for his empathetic and preserving approach that fosters trust and admiration in his patients. I am comfortable disclosing my most personal and sensitive health issues to him, despite how embarrassing they may be, and trust...