Critical access hospital in International Falls, MN
Rainy Lake Medical Center
1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN 56649 · (218) 283-4481
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Rainy Lake Medical Center at a glance
Rainy Lake Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in International Falls, Minnesota (Koochiching County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 131 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Koochiching County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241322
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 72% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 60 | 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) | 131 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 63% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
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) | 18.2% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.63 | 0.48 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainy Lake Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Rainy Lake Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Rainy Lake Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 131 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Rainy Lake Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Rainy Lake Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Rainy Lake Medical Center is at 1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN 56649. Phone: (218) 283-4481.
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.