Critical access hospital in Deer River, MN
Essentia Health Deer River
115 10th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636 · (218) 246-4200
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 Deer River at a glance
Essentia Health Deer River is a non-profit critical access hospital in Deer River, Minnesota (Itasca County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 91 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
- Itasca County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241360
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 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) | 79% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 50 | 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) | 91 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) | 49% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essentia Health Deer River's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Essentia Health Deer River. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Essentia Health Deer River?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 91 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Essentia Health Deer River have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Essentia Health Deer River and how do I contact it?
Essentia Health Deer River is at 115 10th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636. Phone: (218) 246-4200.
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.