Acute care hospital in Albert Lea, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin
404 West Fountain Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · (507) 377-6490
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin at a glance
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin is a non-profit acute care hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota (Freeborn County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.8.
65% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 124 minutes in the ER, better than the Minnesota median of 134 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 3 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Freeborn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 240043
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 65% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 421 | 362 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 124 min | 134 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 58% | 56.6% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 62% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 24.4% | 21.1% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin's rating?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Minnesota hospitals is 3.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 124 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin and how do I contact it?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin is at 404 West Fountain Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Phone: (507) 377-6490.
About this data
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