Acute care hospital in Willmar, MN
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital
301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201 · (320) 235-4543
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital at a glance
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Willmar, Minnesota (Kandiyohi County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Minnesota average of 3.8.
54% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 146 minutes in the ER, worse than the Minnesota median of 134 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- CMS Certification Number
- 240088
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 60% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 54% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| 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 | 317 | 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) | 146 min | 134 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 41% | 56.6% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 29% | 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) | 10.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 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) | 21.4% | 21.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 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) | 0.99 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital's rating?
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital has 3 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 Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 146 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital is at 301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201. Phone: (320) 235-4543.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.