1000 North Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Before your visit, review our visitor policies and other COVID-19 resources.
Overview
Northwestern Medicine proudly opened the current Lake Forest Hospital in March 2018. This state-of-the-art facility continues a long-standing commitment to deliver world-class medicine to the region, while using its natural surroundings to create a healing, tranquil environment for our patients, visitors and staff. Take the virtual tour.
The hospital features advanced technology and increased privacy for patients and visitors. It is part of a redeveloped campus that provides access to primary, specialty and emergency care, as well as a seamless pathway to specialty care from throughout the Northwestern Medicine health system. This includes access to leading-edge clinical trials through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, an integration that also fosters an environment of academic inquiry and innovative research.
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is ranked as the No. 12 hospital in Illinois and the Chicago metro area according to U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023. Lake Forest Hospital has also earned national rankings in Pulmonary and Lung Surgery (No. 28). More than 800 physicians practice at Lake Forest Hospital, board-certified in 73 medical specialties. For a list of the Northwestern Medical Group physicians at Lake Forest Hospital, download this PDF.
Parking and Transportation
Parking Rates
Valet
Up to 7 Hours: Free 7 to 24 Hours: Free
Valet Hours of Operation
Monday
5:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday
5:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday
5:30am-5:00pm
Thursday
5:30am-5:00pm
Friday
5:30am-5:00pm
Saturday
5:30am-5:00pm
Sunday
5:30am-5:00pm
Parking Lots and Entrances
Accessibility
Disability and foreign language services
- Language interpreters: Interpreter services and an AT&T language line are available for non-English-speaking patients. To help ensure a smooth hospital stay, please tell your care team in advance about your language needs. Respect for cultural practices and beliefs, and adherence to a strict code of ethics, which includes the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality, are upheld at all times.
- Resources for the hearing impaired: If you or a loved one has a hearing impairment, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), a CapTel phone for a listen/view option and telephone amplifiers are all available. Contact the Communications Department for more information. Closed-captioned television programming, and video cassettes or DVD players are also available, depending on your hospital location.
Patient and Visitor Information
Visiting Hours
Monday
8 am–8 pm
Tuesday
8 am–8 pm
Wednesday
8 am–8 pm
Thursday
8 am–8 pm
Friday
8 am–8 pm
Saturday
8 am–8 pm
Sunday
8 am–8 pm
Shop
- Lake Forest Hospital Gift Shop
Dine
- Lake Forest Hospital Café
- Starbucks
ATM Locations
An automatic teller machine is located on the ground floor next to the cafeteria.
Hotels and Lodging
Worship Services
Lake Forest Hospital Chapel
Located in the southeast corner of the hospital in Pavilion F and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Chapel provides space for prayer, reflection and meditation. All people and all faith traditions are welcome. Spiritual items such as sacred texts, prayer rugs, rosaries and prayer books are available.
Hours:
Open 24 hours a day
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