Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is a medical facility located in Lake Forest, IL. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
13% 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
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
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).
Learn more about patient experienceNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Sorensen
Excellent experience he reviewed my history prior to my appointment, listened to my issues, did an exam explained in detail his diagnosis and choices for my treatment. Very personable in his approach, I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Bush-Joseph
Great experience. I had foot surgery to remove something on the bottom of my foot, inside, and honestly although I needed to be careful in recovery, I never had any pain. I kept waiting especially since I didn't take any pain medications.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Weil Jr
Exemplary may not be a significant enough compliment for the care received from both Dr. Kaufman and his support team for my recent hip replacement. Questions always answered, directives clear and concise, and follow up on point. Grateful indeed.
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Kaufman
Dr Kirson is an incredibly intelligent and kind doctor. Takes her time to listen and to provide a plan for your health and weight loss. I highly recommend her and the IBJI OrthoHealth program.
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Kirson
Location
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital located?
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is located at 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital highly rated with patients?
78% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital profile..
How does Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Sorenson explained my options and made a recommendation to reduce my pain. He was patient with me as I asked questions. At all times he was professional and his assistant, Dr Malek was also helpful.