Critical access hospital in Staples, MN
Lakewood Health System
49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN 56479 · (218) 894-1515
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
Lakewood Health System at a glance
Lakewood Health System is a non-profit critical access hospital in Staples, Minnesota (Todd County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 126 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 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Todd County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241329
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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) | 77% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| 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 | 175 | 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) | 126 min | 134 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 82% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.5% | 21.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.2% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.5% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
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★★★★★4Above averagePerham Health
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★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Lakewood Health System's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Lakewood Health System. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Lakewood Health System?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 126 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Lakewood Health System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Lakewood Health System and how do I contact it?
Lakewood Health System is at 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN 56479. Phone: (218) 894-1515.
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.