Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is a medical facility located in DeKalb, IL. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
5% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Brito
A very knowledgeable person and I felt at ease around him to the point where I decided on surgery with him.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Roh
Dr Roh took the time to carefully and clearly explain both the diagnosis and the treatment options. His patience and compassion allayed any concerns I had going into the appointment.
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Roh
Dr. Brito was very thorough and professional with my son’s eye exam. She talked to him when she came into the room and spoke to him in words that he understood. She answered all questions that both of us had and explained to him the process of deciding on contacts or not and how that would work at...
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Brito
Location
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital located?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is located at 1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Critical Care Excellence Award™, and Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital highly rated with patients?
71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital profile..
How does Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Brito was thorough is her explanation about my cataract surgery. She took excellent care of me! Great follow up! I would highly recommend her!