Critical access hospital in Wishek, ND
South Central Health
1007 4th Ave S, Wishek, ND 58495 · (701) 452-2326
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
South Central Health at a glance
South Central Health is a government critical access hospital in Wishek, North Dakota (McIntosh County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 98 minutes in the ER, better than the North Dakota median of 115 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- McIntosh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 351321
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 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 89% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 88% | 77% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 32 | 194 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 98 min | 115 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 49% | 68.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.4% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Central Health's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for South Central Health. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at South Central Health?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 98 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The North Dakota median is 115 minutes.
Does South Central Health have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is South Central Health and how do I contact it?
South Central Health is at 1007 4th Ave S, Wishek, ND 58495. Phone: (701) 452-2326.
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.