Critical access hospital in Cando, ND
Towner County Medical Center
228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 58324 · (701) 968-4411
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
Towner County Medical Center at a glance
Towner County Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Cando, North Dakota (Towner County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
97% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 68 minutes in the ER, better than the North Dakota median of 115 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Towner County
- CMS Certification Number
- 351331
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) | 91% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 97% | 77% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 25 | 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) | 68 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) | 52% | 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) | 18.5% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Towner County Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Towner County Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Towner County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 68 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The North Dakota median is 115 minutes.
Does Towner County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Towner County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Towner County Medical Center is at 228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 58324. Phone: (701) 968-4411.
About this data
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