Essentia Health
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 4.2% | 79 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.4% | 181 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.9% | 417 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.2% | 137 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.3% | 97 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 164 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 64 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,247 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.77% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Essentia Health a Good Hospital?
Essentia Health has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Fargo, ND, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Fargo
#3
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
60 vs 63
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essentia Health a good hospital?
Essentia Health is an acute care hospital in Fargo, ND with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Essentia Health located?
Essentia Health is located at 3000 32Nd Ave South, Fargo, ND 58104. Phone: (701) 364-8000.
What is the star rating for Essentia Health?
Essentia Health 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 Essentia Health have an emergency room?
Yes, Essentia Health provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 282 patients/yr | $39,116 | $14,395 | 63% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 180 patients/yr | $27,294 | $9,513 | 65% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 68 patients/yr | $26,841 | $9,241 | 66% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 60 patients/yr | $27,361 | $7,478 | 73% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $101,237 | $36,513 | 64% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 50 patients/yr | $72,279 | $23,888 | 67% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 47 patients/yr | $24,679 | $7,738 | 69% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 41 patients/yr | $50,097 | $15,021 | 70% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $29,789 | $9,015 | 70% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 38 patients/yr | $26,995 | $7,992 | 70% 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 - Private
- County
- Cass
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 350070