CROUSE HOSPITAL, 736 Irving
Avenue, Syracuse, NY USA 315-470-7111



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Visitor Information

To assist out-of-town visitors and families of patients unfamiliar with the Syracuse area, we have provided a listing of nearby services, as well as other information you may find helpful.




Visiting hours

  • Visiting hours are from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. in most patient care areas.
  • For the Adult Critical Care Unit, visiting hours are:
  • 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.,
  • 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
  • 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., and
  • 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • For the Baker Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, visting hours are open-ended, with the exception of the following times:
  • 7a.m. - 7: 30 a.m.,
  • 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.,
  • 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.,
  • 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., and
  • 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.


Special Flu Notice

    A note to our visitors: Please help prevent the spread of germs by washing your hands before and after visiting. If you have the flu, a cold or another contagious illness (or symptoms) please delay your visit until you are well. Thank you!



SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

  • RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
    1027 E. Genesee St.

    The Ronald McDonald House offers accommodations for families of children (up to age 19) who are hospitalized or undergoing outpatient treatment. Families must reside at least 25 miles away from the hospital. For more information, call 470-7561 (care coordination department).

  • SARAH HOUSE
    130 Roberts Ave.

    Sarah House offers accommodations to family members of adults hospitalized in our community, especially relatives who are elderly or on a fixed income. For more information, call 470-7561 (care coordination department).



NEARBY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Some hotels offer discounts and/or transportation to families of patients. Identify yourself as a patient's relative when making reservations at the following (listed in order of proximity):
 
SHERATON SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HOTEL
Sheraton Syracuse
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801 University Ave.,
Syracuse, NY
315/475-3000
  • $89 standard room
  • RENAISSANCE SYRACUSE HOTEL
    Renaissance Syracuse Hotel
    Ümap
    701 E. Genesee St.,
    Syracuse, NY
    877/843-6279
  • $109 standard room
  • Free parking
  • PARKVIEW HOTEL
    The Parkview Hotel
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    713 E. Genesee St.,
    Syracuse, NY
    315/701-2600
  • $89/99 per night
  • GENESEE GRANDE HOTEL
    Genesee Grande Hotel
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    1060 E. Genesee St.,
    Syracuse, NY
    315/476-4212
  • $89 per night
  • Free parking
  • JEFFERSON CLINTON HOTEL
    Jefferson Clinton Hotel
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    416 S. Clinton St.,
    Syracuse, NY
    315/425-0500
  • $119 standard room
  • Armory Square


  • ATM MACHINE / BANKS

      Automatic teller machines are located in the basement of the hospital’s West Tower (just down from the cafeteria and outside the Security Department) and in the Physicians Office building basement (connected to hospital).

    • M&T BANK
      Physicians Office Building lobby

    • CHASE MANHATTAN
      Corner of S. Crouse Ave. and E. Adams St.

    • HSBC
      1004 E. Adams St.



    SPIRITUAL CARE

      We invite you to visit our Bob Maher Memorial Interfaith Chapel in the Rosamond Gifford Spiritual Care Center, located on the first floor of the West Tower. The chapel is always open. Catholic mass, prayer services and ecumenical worship times are offered as posted in the chapel.

      Chaplains can be reached through the hospital operator by dialing “0” 24 hours a day. Spiritual care services at Crouse Hospital are provided through the Interreligious Council of Central New York and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse.



    DRUGSTORES / NEWSSTANDS

    • CVS
      700 S. Crouse Ave., 315/422-7144
      7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays
      9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturdays
      9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays
      (Prescriptions are not available at this location.)



    FLOWERS / GIFTS / BALLOONS

    Please note: Latex balloons are not allowed in the hospital due to latex allergies. Mylar balloons are welcome.

    • CROUSE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP
      Irving Unit lobby
      9 a.m. -8 p.m. weekdays
      10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays
      11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sundays
      hours vary due to volunteer availability

    • WESTCOTT FLORIST
      548 Westcott St., 315/474-1283

    • HAMILTON'S FLORAL GARDEN
      145 Marshall Street, 315/472-0007
      or (800) 781-7172



    FOOD

    • HOSPITAL CAFETERIA - The Clocktower Café

      Located in the Memorial Unit basement; open 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.

      Hot breakfast hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
      (weekdays only)
      Hot meal hours: 10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. &
      4 p.m. - 7 p.m.;
      Salad bar hours: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
      (includes some hot foods)


    • LINDSEY'S COFFEE CAFÉ

      Located in the hospital’s Irving lobby. Open 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Serves a variety of coffees, assorted beverages and homemade desserts.


    • NEARBY RESTAURANTS

      - Aladdin's, 163 Marshall St. 315/471-4000

      - Darwins, 701 S. Crouse Ave. 315/455-7434

      - Faegan's, 734 S. Crouse Ave. 315/472-4721

      - King David, 129 Marshall St. 315/471-5000

      - Panda West Chinese Restaurant, 135 Marshall St. 315/474-7777

      - Phoebe's, 900 E. Genesee St. 315/475-5154

      - Samrat, 701 S. Crouse Ave. 315/479-6051


    • FAST FOOD

      - Bagel Diner, 137 Marshall St. 315/471-7834

      - Bruegger's Bagels, 731 S. Crouse Ave. 315/478-1477

      - Cosmo's Pizza Shop, 143 Marshall St. 315/472-6766 (delivers)

      - Sharona's Café, 725 Irving Ave. 315/423-8816

      - The Pita Pit, 107 Marshall St. 315/479-0460 (delivers)

      - Varsity, 802 S. Crouse Ave. 315/478-1235 (delivers)




    PARKING

      Parking is available in the Crouse Hospital parking garage, located across the street from the hospital on the corner of Irving Avenue and Adams Street. Anyone visiting a patient in the hospital for more than one week can obtain a 30-day pass for a reduced fee from the security office. Cash or checks are accepted. Proof of car registration is required. For more information call 470-7118 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

      Valet Service: For the convenience of our patients, family members and other visitors, valet parking is available weekdays at the Irving Avenue entrance of the hospital, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. There is a $3 fee for this service. (Please note that normal garage parking rates still apply but are waived on day of discharge if patients are being picked up at this entrance.)



    RETAIL STORES

      A variety of bookstores, camera and film developers, card shops, florists, ice cream shops, jewelers, shoe stores and others are located very near the hospital on Marshall Street, South Crouse Avenue and in the Marshall Square Mall.



    POSTAL SERVICE

    • UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
      Marshall Square Mall 472-0278
      Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
      Sat., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



    GROCERY STORES

    • CONVENIENCE FOOD MART
      701 S. Crouse Ave. 315/475-3309
      Sun. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - midnight
      Fri. & Sat., 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.



    TAXI SERVICES

    • ABBY'S DISPATCH
      Call: 315/422-1144

    • ACE TAXI
      Call: 315/471-7133

    • BELLAVIA TRANSPORTATION
      Call: 315/437-2120

    • CITY TAXI CO.
      Call: 315/471-3131

    • SU TAXI
      Call: 315/4SU-TAXI or 315/478-8294



    TUNNEL TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

      The tunnel to University Hospital can be reached in the Memorial Unit basement, and is open to visitors 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.


    SMOKE-FREE FACILITY

      Crouse Hospital is now a totally smoke free facility, inside and out.


    PHONES

      There are a number of pay phones located throughout the hospital in public areas. Most patient rooms (except some critical care areas) have phone service available for a nominal daily fee. To order service, dial 8080 from the bedside phone. Also, cell phone use is allowed in most areas of the hospital, with the exception of a few units. These areas are indicated by signs.


    TELEVISION SERVICE

      Television service can be ordered 24 hours a day by dialing 8700 from the patient’s bedside phone. Orders must be placed using the phone that corresponds to the patient’s bed. There is a one-time activation charge and a nominal daily fee that will be added to the patient’s hospital bill. For additional information, please dial 7473 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to speak with a Time Warner television service representative.


    VOLUNTEERING

      Many people want to volunteer at Crouse Hospital because of the quality care they or a family member received. To learn about volunteer opportunities at Crouse stop by one of our information desks or call 315/470-7571.


    LANGUAGE RESOURCES

      If you are hearing impaired or need a language interpreter, please let us know. Special TDD phones are available. Our TDD line is 315/470-7914. Interpretation services for non-English-speaking patients are also available.


    SUPPORTING CROUSE HOSPITAL

      Patients and family members often ask how they can show their thanks to a special staff person or department for the care received at Crouse Hospital. A unique way to express gratitude is through Crouse Health Foundation’s Milestones and Memories gift program. A tax-deductible donation is made to the hospital in honor or memory of a staff member or patient. For more information, call the foundation at 470-7702 or look for a brochure in the hospital lobbies.


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