Acute care hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes
1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 · (218) 847-0888
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
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes at a glance
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes is a non-profit acute care hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (Becker County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Minnesota average of 3.8.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 140 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 - Church
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Becker County
- CMS Certification Number
- 240101
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 73% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 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 | 428 | 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) | 140 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 | 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) | 75% | 56.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 60% | 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) | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 8.2% | 11.1% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 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) | 21.8% | 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) | 19.7% | 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) | 0.95 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.99 | 0.88 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes's rating?
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes has 4 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 Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 140 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes and how do I contact it?
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes is at 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Phone: (218) 847-0888.
About this data
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