Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

About Us

For more than 120 years, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has been improving the health of area residents throughout Grundy, LaSalle, Will, Livingston, and Kendall Counties. Founded in 1906, our independent, not-for-profit organization has grown into a leading regional healthcare provider — recognized for compassionate care, outstanding quality, and a commitment to the communities we serve.

Who We Are

Morris Hospital is an 89-bed, acute-care facility located just 55 miles southwest of Chicago in Morris, Illinois. Supported by more than 200 physicians and advanced practice providers, 1,400 employees, and 300 volunteers, our system includes 27 healthcare centers across 12 communities, offering comprehensive primary, specialty, diagnostic, and urgent care services close to home.

As Grundy County's only hospital, we proudly serve more than 170,000 residents with personalized, patient-centered care that larger systems can’t match. 

Commitment to Growth & Innovation

Morris Hospital is a Level II Perinatal Care Provider, Primary Stroke Certified, and an active participant in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) since 2015. We continue to grow through innovation and investment:

• Our recent $74 million master facility plan, launched in 2018, has modernized nearly every aspect of our campus. 
• A new Emergency Department (opened March 2020) with 17 private, state-of-the-art rooms.
• Renovated Cardiac/EMG Diagnostics, Infusion Therapy, and Imaging Departments, including a new Women’s Imaging Center.
• Streamlined Outpatient Laboratory Services and upgraded patient registration systems.
• Perioperative Services renovation (April 2024) — creating advanced facilities for surgery, endoscopy, and minor procedures.
• Acquisition of the Mako SmartRobotics™ surgical system for precision orthopedic care.
• Opening of the Morris Hospital YMCA (December 2024) — a 60,000-square-foot wellness center with physician offices, serving as a cornerstone of community health.

These investments reflect our ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and our region's long-term health.

Our Mission, Vision, & Values

• Mission: To improve the health of area residents.
• Vision: Transforming healthcare to support healthier living.
• Values: Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence

These values define our culture — a place where providers, staff, and leadership work together with shared purpose and integrity.

Accreditations & Recognitions

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is proud to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and excellence through numerous accreditations and national recognitions:

Accreditations

• Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) — Hospital accreditation and Primary Stroke Certification
• Primary Stroke Center designation – Illinois Department of Public Health
• Level II Perinatal Care Provider
• American College of Radiology – Mammography accreditation
• College of American Pathologists – Laboratory accreditation
• Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Program certification
• Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
• Licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health
• Certified by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Medicare)
• Member of the American Hospital Association and the Illinois Health and Hospital Association

Awards & Distinctions

• “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade (November 2024, May 2025)
• Wellness Alliance Well Workplace Silver Award (2025)
• Patient Safety Champion Award, Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (2018, 2024)
• Healthcare Leadership Award for Physician Partnership, Professional Research Consultants (2024)
• Birthing-Friendly Hospital, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Top Workplaces Readers’ Choice Award, Will/Grundy Counties (2023, 2024)
• Humana Patient Experience Award of Excellence (2022)
• Best Employer in Grundy County, Morris Herald-News Readers’ Choice (2016–2020)
• Becker’s Hospital Review – “100 Great Community Hospitals” (2016–2019)
• Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals® (2016)
• Solucient Top 100 Hospitals (2007)

These honors reflect our commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering an outstanding workplace for healthcare professionals.

Why Physicians Choose Morris Hospital

Joining Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers means becoming part of a physician-led organization where your voice matters and your work has lasting community impact. Here, you’ll find:

• A collaborative, team-oriented culture where physicians actively shape care delivery.
• Modern facilities and advanced technology, including Meditech Expanse and Mako SmartRobotics™.
• Primary Stroke Center and Level II Perinatal Care designations, ensuring high-acuity support.
• Opportunities for leadership, teaching, quality improvement, and growth.
• A balanced lifestyle — in a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Chicago.

Our Promise

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering an environment where physicians can thrive — professionally, personally, and purposefully. At Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, you’ll find more than a place to practice medicine; you’ll find a community built on trust, collaboration, and heart.

Learn more: morrishospital.org/about-us/about-morris-hospital

Community Description

Community & Lifestyle

Located along the scenic Illinois River, Morris, Illinois, blends small-town hospitality with modern convenience. With a population of about 15,000, Morris offers:

• Affordable living in family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent public and private schools.
• Abundant outdoor recreation, including boating, kayaking, hunting, camping, golf, and biking/running trails along the historic I&M Canal.
• Easy access to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks for hiking, waterfalls, and weekend getaways.
• A historic downtown filled with unique shops, local restaurants, a tea room, and community traditions such as CornFest and Home for the Holidays Festival.
• Convenient proximity to Chicago, with minimal traffic and short commutes, plus access to some of Illinois’ top colleges and universities.

Living and working here means enjoying the best of both worlds—a thriving medical career in a peaceful, close-knit community surrounded by nature.