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Al-Falah Hospital

📍 Riyadh

Community hospital · founded 1924 · non-profit foundation

About

Al-Falah Hospital stands as a prominent medical institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, having served the community since its establishment in 2000. Originally founded as the first private hospital in the southern region of the capital, the facility has undergone significant expansion to meet the growing healthcare needs of the population. With a capacity that has increased from 50 to over 100 beds, the hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical services within a modern and patient-centred environment. The infrastructure includes private suites, specialised clinics, and advanced diagnostic units designed to ensure comfort and privacy for all patients. The medical facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology across its various departments. Significant investments have been made to modernise the physiotherapy and rehabilitation units, as well as the laboratory and radiology centres, ensuring high precision in diagnostics and treatment. The hospital also features a fully equipped neonatal intensive care unit with advanced incubators to support daily deliveries and critical care for newborns. These facilities enable the medical team to handle complex cases with a high degree of efficiency and safety. A multidisciplinary team of consultants and specialists leads the clinical operations, covering a wide spectrum of medical fields including obstetrics, orthopaedics, cardiology, and internal medicine. The hospital operates with a commitment to international healthcare standards, ensuring that every patient receives evidence-based care. The emergency department remains operational around the clock to address urgent medical situations, supported by a responsive ambulance service and a dedicated pharmacy. This integrated approach allows Al-Falah Hospital to maintain its reputation as a trusted provider of quality healthcare in the region.

Legal name
Al-Falah Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,732
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 61 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Riyadh

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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