Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
Sandwich, Illinois · DeKalb CountyCMS #141340
25 BedsGovernmentCritical Access
Financial Snapshot
14.9%
Operating Margin
State median: -2.2%
15.1%
Total Margin
1
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 21
32.4%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 48.6%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes10.3%
Obesity35.7%
Uninsured6.4%
PCPs per 10K2.7
Primary Care HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kane Co Springbrook Sanatorium | 57 | 16.1 mi |
| Mercy Medical Center | 315 | 18.3 mi |
| Rush Copley Medical Center | 210 | 19.3 mi |
Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-03-11.