Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital

Temporary Visitor Restrictions

In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are recommended, but no longer required, in our facilities.

However, visitors should not visit patients if they have recently experienced a high-risk exposure to someone with COVID-19, a respiratory illness or other symptoms associated with COVID-19.

We are updating our visitation guidelines effective October 17, 2022. Mask wearing is strongly recommended. Visitation for children under 16 should be limited.


Inpatient Visitation Hours 7am – 7pm daily

2 visitors per patient at a time (exceptions can be made for end-of-life patients)
Overnight stays for 1 designated family member will be reserved for patients needing a companion and with leader approval

ICU visitation hours (this includes all ICU departments), no visitation under age 16

2 visitors per patient 9 am – 12 noon
2 visitors per patient 4 pm – 7 pm

OB Visitation Hours 7am - 7pm daily

2 visitors per patient at a time during visiting hours
1 designated support person permitted to always stay with patient

OP Testing and Procedural Areas Visitation (X-ray, Surgery etc.)

2 visitors per patient at a time (exceptions can be made for end-of-life patients)

ER Visitation

1 visitor per patient at a time (exceptions can be made)

If visiting a patient who is in Droplet Plus Covid Isolation

Before Entering the Room:

1. Hand Sanitize

2. Put on gown (ties in the back)

3. Always keep your mask on.

4. Put on Shield/Goggles

Before Leaving the Room:

1. Remove gloves- goes in the trash

2. Remove gown- goes in laundry bag or trash

3. Exit Room

4. Hand Sanitize

5. Remove Shield/goggles

6. Keep your mask on

Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital has been providing quality health care to Lorain County and surrounding communities for more than 100 years. 

Conveniently located in Lorain, Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital is a 338-bed, non-profit, full-service hospital providing inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services.

Awards and Recognition

• Healthgrades® Patient Safety Excellence Award for three consecutive years.
• Healthgrades® five-star rating for treatment of heart attack. 
• Healthgrades® five-star rating for treatment of heart failure. 
• Healthgrades® five-star rating for treatment of pneumonia.
• First Joint Commission Certified stroke center in Lorain County.  
• Diabetes Self-Management Program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association.
• CARF accredited occupational health and rehabilitation programs.
• CAP accredited laboratory services.