Critical access hospital in Merrill, WI
Aspirus Merrill Hospital
601 S Center Ave, Merrill, WI 54452 · (715) 536-5511
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
Aspirus Merrill Hospital at a glance
Aspirus Merrill Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Merrill, Wisconsin (Lincoln County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 123 minutes in the ER, better than the Wisconsin median of 137 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 521339
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) | 61% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 62% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 52 | 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) | 123 min | 137 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 77% | 70.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65% | 78.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.7% | 12% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.4% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| 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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★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aspirus Merrill Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Aspirus Merrill Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Aspirus Merrill Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 123 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wisconsin median is 137 minutes.
Does Aspirus Merrill Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Aspirus Merrill Hospital and how do I contact it?
Aspirus Merrill Hospital is at 601 S Center Ave, Merrill, WI 54452. Phone: (715) 536-5511.
About this data
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