Countess of Chester Hospital
📍 Chester
University teaching hospital · founded 1950 · public
About
The Countess of Chester Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Chester, United Kingdom, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of the local community. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, the hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a modern and welcoming environment.The hospital boasts a wide range of specialties, including:CardiologyEmergency MedicineGeneral SurgeryGynaecologyOncologyPaediatricsRadiologyUrologyThe Countess of Chester Hospital is committed to providing accessible and convenient care. The hospital offers a variety of services, including:24/7 emergency careOutpatient clinicsInpatient careDiagnostic servicesSurgical servicesRehabilitation servicesThe hospital is also actively involved in research and education, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest advancements in medical care.The Countess of Chester Hospital is dedicated to providing a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families. The hospital offers a range of amenities, including:Comfortable and private patient roomsOn-site dining facilitiesSpiritual care servicesSocial work servicesPatient and family support groupsThe hospital is easily accessible by public transportation and offers ample parking for visitors.
- Legal name
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 62 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Chester
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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