Critical access hospital in Benson, MN
Centracare - Benson
1815 Wisconsin Avenue, Benson, MN 56215 · (320) 843-4232
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 - Benson at a glance
Centracare - Benson is a government critical access hospital in Benson, Minnesota (Swift County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 116 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
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Swift County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241365
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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) | 74% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 45 | 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) | 116 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) | 61% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.6% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Centracare - Benson's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Centracare - Benson. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Centracare - Benson?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 116 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Centracare - Benson have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Centracare - Benson and how do I contact it?
Centracare - Benson is at 1815 Wisconsin Avenue, Benson, MN 56215. Phone: (320) 843-4232.
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.