Altru Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.1% | 34 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.2% | 143 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11% | 377 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.4% | 520 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 116 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.8% | 173 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.4% | 83 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,418 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.91% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Altru Hospital a Good Hospital?
Altru Hospital has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Grand Forks, ND, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altru Hospital a good hospital?
Altru Hospital is an acute care hospital in Grand Forks, ND with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Altru Hospital located?
Altru Hospital is located at 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Phone: (701) 780-5000.
What is the star rating for Altru Hospital?
Altru Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Altru Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Altru Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 354 patients/yr | $63,670 | $17,189 | 73% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 130 patients/yr | $34,442 | $11,014 | 68% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 109 patients/yr | $53,503 | $15,052 | 72% less |
PSYCHOSES 79 patients/yr | $40,284 | $14,061 | 65% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 67 patients/yr | $148,464 | $49,029 | 67% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $45,734 | $12,728 | 72% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 55 patients/yr | $27,784 | $8,986 | 68% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 52 patients/yr | $37,802 | $11,520 | 70% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 51 patients/yr | $42,350 | $10,739 | 75% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 51 patients/yr | $57,658 | $17,822 | 69% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Grand Forks
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 350019