Essentia Health Moose Lake

Owned by Essentia Health
Moose Lake, MN • Hospital ID 241350

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
1h 49m
This is 20m shorter than the MN average
Ranked #26 of 120 MN hospitals for speed
Faster than 78% of MN hospitals
Patient safety record
88 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average patient experience+1%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

71
Out of 100 (compared to other MN hospitals)
Good performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of MN hospitals
Average
Middle third of MN hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MN hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

Other MN hospitals where patients typically wait less time:

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Hospitals in MN with shorter average emergency room wait times

Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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