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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Cass
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 350070