Critical access hospital in Aurora, MN
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN 55705 · (218) 229-4222
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
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center at a glance
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Aurora, Minnesota (St. Louis County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 112 minutes in the ER, better than the Minnesota median of 134 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- St. Louis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241340
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) | 86% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 68 | 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) | 112 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) | 79% | 56.6% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 61% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 112 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is at 5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN 55705. Phone: (218) 229-4222.
About this data
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