Acute care hospital in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo Hospital
303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN 55313 · (763) 682-1212
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
Buffalo Hospital at a glance
Buffalo Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Buffalo, Minnesota (Wright County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.8.
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 138 minutes in the ER, close to the Minnesota median of 134 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Wright County
- CMS Certification Number
- 240076
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) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 4 | 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) | 74% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 587 | 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) | 138 min | 134 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 56% | 56.6% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 58% | 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) | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.1% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 18.8% | 21.1% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.91 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buffalo Hospital's rating?
Buffalo Hospital 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 Buffalo Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 138 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Buffalo Hospital have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Buffalo Hospital and how do I contact it?
Buffalo Hospital is at 303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN 55313. Phone: (763) 682-1212.
About this data
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