Critical access hospital in Black River Falls, WI
Black River Memorial Hospital
711 W Adams St, Black River Falls, WI 54615 · (715) 284-5361
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
Black River Memorial Hospital at a glance
Black River Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Black River Falls, Wisconsin (Jackson County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 102 minutes in the ER, better than the Wisconsin median of 137 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 521333
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 95 | 464 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 102 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 74% | 70.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89% | 78.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.7% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.64 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Black River Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Black River Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Black River Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 102 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wisconsin median is 137 minutes.
Does Black River Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Black River Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Black River Memorial Hospital is at 711 W Adams St, Black River Falls, WI 54615. Phone: (715) 284-5361.
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.