Sending Flowers to Someone in a Chicago Hospital
Bloom Floral Shop provides same day flower delivery in Chicago to hospitals citywide. Order by 12pm for guaranteed delivery by 5pm, hand-arranged by our own team or a trusted local partner.
A hospital room is one of the least personal spaces in the city — flowers are one of the fastest ways to change that. But hospital delivery genuinely works differently than a home or office delivery, and knowing a few things upfront makes the whole thing smoother.
Get well soon
Bright, energizing arrangements built to lift someone's mood the moment they walk in the room. This is the one most people order, and for good reason — it's a simple, direct way to say "I'm thinking about you."
Welcome to the world
Soft, celebratory arrangements for new parents and new babies. Maternity units handle deliveries a little differently — some accept arrangements at the front desk and bring them up on a schedule, so timing can vary a bit more here than in a standard patient room.
Sympathy and remembrance
Quieter, more subdued arrangements for a difficult moment. If you need flowers for a memorial service specifically, visit our dedicated funeral flower site — it's built for that occasion specifically.
Why hospital delivery is a little different
A regular delivery company can't actually walk flowers into a patient's room — that part is always handled by hospital staff, which is exactly why working with a real florist who understands that handoff matters. Space is tighter too: hospital rooms don't have much surface area, so a smaller, vase-ready arrangement tends to work better than something large and dramatic. And because scent sensitivity is a real concern in shared spaces, we lean toward lighter-scented blooms for anything headed to a hospital room.
Chicago hospitals we regularly deliver to
We provide direct, dedicated flower delivery to:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital — 251 E Huron St
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center — 836 W Wellington
- Thorek Memorial Hospital — 850 W Irving Park Rd
- Community First Medical Center — Northwest Side
- Ascension Saint Joseph
- Resurrection Medical Center
- Lurie Children's Hospital
- Swedish Hospital
- Holy Cross Hospital
We also regularly deliver to Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Norwegian American Hospital, University of Illinois Hospital, and other major hospitals throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
If your hospital isn't listed here, reach out — chances are we still deliver there.
👉 Order same day flower delivery in Chicago now — or call us directly at (773) 505-7555.
FAQ
Which hospitals do you deliver to?
We provide dedicated flower delivery to Northwestern Memorial, Advocate Illinois Masonic, Thorek Memorial, Community First Medical Center, Ascension Saint Joseph, Resurrection Medical Center, Lurie Children's, Swedish Hospital, and Holy Cross Hospital, plus Rush, University of Chicago Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center, and many others throughout Chicago.
Do hospitals actually allow flower deliveries?
In most cases, yes. Standard patient rooms almost always accept flowers, though certain units — ICUs, burn units, some oncology and behavioral health floors — often restrict or prohibit them for infection-control or safety reasons.
What information do I need to provide when ordering?
The hospital name, patient's full name, room number if you have it, and delivery date. If you know the expected discharge date too, that helps us time things right.
Are balloons or fruit baskets also restricted, along with flowers?
Sometimes, yes — some hospitals restrict balloons and food items in the same units where flowers are limited, particularly ICUs and similar high-care areas.
What flowers should I avoid sending to a hospital?
Strongly scented or high-pollen flowers, like open lilies, are usually best avoided — hospital rooms are shared, close spaces, and scent sensitivity is a real consideration.
Can a regular delivery service just drop flowers at a patient's door?
No — flowers can't be delivered directly to a patient's room by a standard courier. Hospital staff handle that final step, which is why working with a florist who understands hospital delivery protocol matters.
What if the patient gets discharged or moved before the flowers arrive?
Letting us know the patient's expected discharge date, or checking with the nursing station about any planned room changes, helps avoid a delivery arriving after they've already left.
Should I choose a vase arrangement or a wrapped bouquet for a hospital room?
A vase arrangement is usually the better call — hospital rooms have limited surface space, and something already arranged is simpler for the patient and staff than something needing to be unwrapped and placed in water.
Are maternity and labor and delivery units handled differently?
Sometimes — some maternity units accept deliveries at a front desk and bring them up to the room later rather than allowing direct room delivery, so timing can be slightly less predictable.
Can you send flowers to someone in the ICU?
We'd recommend calling the nursing station to check exactly how they handle flower deliveries for that unit — policies vary, and they'll know best. Once you have that info, just add it to the delivery instructions field at checkout, and we'll follow it exactly.
What's the cutoff time for same day hospital delivery?
Order by 12pm for guaranteed delivery by 5pm the same day.
What if my hospital isn't listed on this page?
Reach out and ask — chances are we still deliver there, even if it's not featured here specifically.
