Critical access hospital in Rugby, ND
Heart of America Medical Center
800 S Main Ave, Rugby, ND 58368 · (701) 776-5261
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
Heart of America Medical Center at a glance
Heart of America Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Rugby, North Dakota (Pierce County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the North Dakota average of 3.3.
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 104 minutes in the ER, better than the North Dakota median of 115 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
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Pierce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 351332
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 104 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) | 17.7% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Heart of America Medical Center
Smp Health St Aloisius
325 E Brewster St, Harvey, ND 58341 · 33.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★1Much below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of America Medical Center's rating?
Heart of America Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for North Dakota hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Heart of America Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 104 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The North Dakota median is 115 minutes.
Does Heart of America Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Heart of America Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Heart of America Medical Center is at 800 S Main Ave, Rugby, ND 58368. Phone: (701) 776-5261.
About this data
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