North Shore Health
Owned by Cook County Hospital District
Grand Marais, MN • Hospital ID 241317
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 48m
This is 20m shorter
than the MN average
Ranked #24 of 120 MN hospitals for speed
Faster than 80% of MN hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record | Safety data not available |
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
82
Out of 100 (compared to other MN hospitals)
Excellent 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
Top third of MN hospitals
Average
Middle third of MN hospitals
Middle third of MN hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MN hospitals
Bottom third of MN hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other MN hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in MN
Hospitals in MN with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Mille Lacs Health System 48 min
- Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital 69 min
- Red Lake Hospital 75 min
- Essentia Health Deer River 89 min
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont 91 min
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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