Critical access hospital in Litchfield, MN
Meeker Memorial Hospital
612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355 · (320) 693-4500
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Meeker Memorial Hospital at a glance
Meeker Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota (Meeker County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 122 minutes in the ER, better than the Minnesota median of 134 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Meeker County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241366
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 | 1 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 67% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| 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 | 118 | 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) | 122 min | 134 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.6% | 21.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meeker Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Meeker Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Meeker Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 122 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Meeker Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Meeker Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Meeker Memorial Hospital is at 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355. Phone: (320) 693-4500.
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.