Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 122 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 179 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.3% | 248 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.2% | 57 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 56 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 600 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.02% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Bemidji, MN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Bemidji
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
68 vs 54
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center a good hospital?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Bemidji, MN with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center located?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is located at 1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601. Phone: (218) 751-5430.
What is the star rating for Sanford Bemidji Medical Center?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Sanford Bemidji Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 127 patients/yr | $49,941 | $15,810 | 68% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 96 patients/yr | $35,207 | $10,074 | 71% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $34,360 | $10,850 | 68% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $42,286 | $12,342 | 71% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $42,817 | $12,847 | 70% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 35 patients/yr | $23,596 | $6,200 | 74% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 32 patients/yr | $44,979 | $9,702 | 78% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 30 patients/yr | $43,862 | $8,450 | 81% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 28 patients/yr | $79,757 | $14,050 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $35,694 | $9,028 | 75% 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
- Beltrami
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 240100