Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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 | 4.8% | 27 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.9% | 96 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.5% | 189 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.2% | 84 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.3% | 38 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.3% | 86 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 555 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.23% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Brainerd, MN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center a good hospital?
Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Brainerd, MN with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center located?
Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center is located at 523 North 3Rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. Phone: (218) 829-2861.
What is the star rating for Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center?
Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center 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 St Joseph'S Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 194 patients/yr | $32,573 | $16,162 | 50% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 67 patients/yr | $29,118 | $11,398 | 61% less |
PSYCHOSES 48 patients/yr | $21,828 | $11,308 | 48% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 42 patients/yr | $26,461 | $10,054 | 62% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 29 patients/yr | $46,742 | $17,046 | 64% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 26 patients/yr | $65,819 | $15,850 | 76% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $22,777 | $13,458 | 41% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITH MCC OR 4+ A 23 patients/yr | $87,417 | $25,522 | 71% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $33,241 | $13,069 | 61% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 20 patients/yr | $20,501 | $6,425 | 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Crow Wing
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 240075