1302 N. Main St.
Sandwich, IL 60548
place
Overview
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital is a short-term, critical access community hospital in Sandwich, Illinois that has served the DeKalb County community for over 70 years. More than 150 physicians on the voluntary, community-based medical staff and the emergency department at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital provides 24-hour access to board-certified emergency medicine physicians. As part of the Northwestern Medicine network, patients at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital have access to the resources and advantages of world-class care and leading-edge clinical trials at locations across the region.
Valley West Hospital also offers short-term, comprehensive, skilled healthcare services through Northwestern Medicine’s Homeward Healing Swing Bed Program. Learn more about this unique post-acute rehabilitation program. Download our Homeward Healing Swing Bed brochure
Patient and Visitor Information
Visiting Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
For visitor restrictions related to COVID-19 click here.
A visitor management plan is in place at the hospital to reduce patient, visitor, staff and physician exposure to the flu.
Visitor Guidelines
- If a visitor has flu-like symptoms, they should refrain from seeing a patient in the hospital or accompanying a patient to a clinic visit.
- Visitors younger than 18 years old will not be permitted to visit patients in the hospital.
- Exception: Parents younger than 18 who have children in the hospital will be permitted to visit.
- Only two visitors per patient will be allowed at one time.
For more information about flu prevention strategies, please visit flu.nm.org.
Visits from family and friends can bring patients the warmth, comfort, encouragement and support they need to heal. Northwestern Medicine encourages you to spend time with your loved ones and friends during their hospital stay. Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital offers a wide range of information, resources and amenities to help make your experience convenient, comfortable and efficient.
Download our Services and Amenities Map.
Departments and Services
Why Choose Us
Northwestern Medicine facilities offer access to world-class patient care across the greater Chicagoland area and Northern Illinois. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, our clinical and administrative staff and medical and science faculty come together every day with a shared commitment to superior quality, academic excellence, scientific discovery and patient safety.
With Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, we’re dedicated to consistently providing high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care. We seek to improve the health of the communities, individuals, family and friends we serve by delivering a broad range of services with leading medicine and compassion. Because what makes us better, makes you better.
Amenities
Unique Boutique Gift Shop
Phone orders for delivery to patients are welcome by calling during gift shop hours, call 815.786.8484 ext. 253230.
The gift shop features:
- Plush baby items and animals for all ages
- Home decorating items
- Seasonal decorations
- Baby gifts
- Toys and books
- Jewelry and watches
- Scarves
- Purses, bags and wallets
- Candy and snacks
Gift Shop Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Auxiliary
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Auxiliary offers college scholarships to students pursuing a degree or certification in a healthcare-related field, such as nursing, applied health or pharmacy. Please click here for more information and to download an application.
Spiritual Care Services
A nondenominational chapel is located on the first floor of Outpatient Services and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chapel is located around the corner from the Main Lobby.