Critical access hospital in Melrose, MN
Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital
525 West Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352 · (320) 256-4231
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
Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital at a glance
Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Melrose, Minnesota (Stearns County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.8.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 141 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 2 and worse on 0.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Stearns County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241330
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 2 | 2 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 59 | 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) | 141 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 31% | 56.6% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 27% | 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) | 12.2% | 10.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Average |
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) | 15.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Better |
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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Frequently asked questions
What is Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital's rating?
Centracare Health System - Melrose 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 Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 141 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital and how do I contact it?
Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital is at 525 West Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352. Phone: (320) 256-4231.
About this data
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