Critical access hospital in Pipestone, MN
Pipestone County Medical Center
916 4th Avenue Southwest, Pipestone, MN 56164 · (507) 825-5811
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
Pipestone County Medical Center at a glance
Pipestone County Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Pipestone, Minnesota (Pipestone County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 132 minutes in the ER, close to the Minnesota median of 134 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Pipestone County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241374
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 75.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 83 | 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) | 132 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) | 86% | 64.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pipestone County Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Pipestone County Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Pipestone County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 132 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Minnesota median is 134 minutes.
Does Pipestone County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Pipestone County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Pipestone County Medical Center is at 916 4th Avenue Southwest, Pipestone, MN 56164. Phone: (507) 825-5811.
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.