Visitor Information

Rush Memorial Hospital is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor locations, including parking lots and grassy areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

Patient Wifi

Wifi is available in select areas. Passwords are available at the Registration Desk.

Inpatient Visiting Hours

We welcome visitors and understand the importance of support from family and friends during a hospital stay. Please review the following guidelines to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all patients.

General Visiting Hours

  • Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Age Guidelines

  • There is no minimum age for visitors.
  • Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
  • The Charge Nurse may restrict visitors based on the patient’s condition.

Special Circumstances

  • Seriously Ill Patients: One family member may stay beyond regular visiting hours.
  • Hospitalized Children: One parent may stay with the child at all times.
  • End-of-Life Care: The number of visitors is at the Charge Nurse’s discretion. When possible, patients will be moved to a private room to allow for more comfortable visitation.

Cafeteria Information

The cafeteria is open between 5:45 am and 6 pm. Fresh coffee, snacks, drinks and cold case items are available for purchase. It is open to the public.

Select hot breakfast items are available from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, Monday through Friday. Hot lunches are served between 11:00 am and 1 pm, Monday through Friday.

Visitors of inpatients can call 7477 to order a guest tray. Meals must be ordered by 9:00 am for breakfast, 10:30 am for lunch and 3:30 pm for dinner. Guest trays are only delivered at regular patient meal time and must be paid for in cash upon delivery.

Vending Machines

Vending machines, a microwave and an eating area are located in the basement. This area is adjacent to the bottom of the atrium stairs.

Picnic Area

Picnic tables are located adjacent to the helipad behind the hospital. To get there, take exit/entrance A and then make 2 rights.

Charging Station

A charging station for mobile devices is located in the Surgery waiting room. The station has cords that fit multiple devices.

RMH Shuttle Service

A free shuttle service is available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The shuttle is available to patients and may be called by hospital staff or by using the call buttons located in the RMH Foundation parking lot, the Medical Office Building parking lot, or beside the red bench near the Medical Office Building entrance.

Virtual Gift Shop

The RMH Virtual Gift Shop is online at https://www.rushmemorial.com/gift-shop/ .