Buffalo Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 | 3.4% | 55 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.7% | 89 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.5% | 80 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.3% | 26 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 211 | 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 Buffalo Hospital a Good Hospital?
Buffalo Hospital has a trust score of 77/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Buffalo, MN, it is an acute care hospital and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo Hospital a good hospital?
Buffalo Hospital is an acute care hospital in Buffalo, MN with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 77/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Buffalo Hospital located?
Buffalo Hospital is located at 303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN 55313. Phone: (763) 682-1212.
What is the star rating for Buffalo Hospital?
Buffalo Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Buffalo Hospital have an emergency room?
No, Buffalo Hospital does not have emergency services listed.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 67 patients/yr | $30,381 | $16,638 | 45% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 32 patients/yr | $48,035 | $17,905 | 63% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $23,377 | $11,500 | 51% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $17,739 | $9,365 | 47% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $23,937 | $11,287 | 53% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $15,939 | $7,844 | 51% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 12 patients/yr | $14,987 | $7,580 | 49% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 11 patients/yr | $23,806 | $8,710 | 63% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 11 patients/yr | $17,039 | $8,390 | 51% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Wright
- Emergency Services
- No
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 240076