Sanford Medical Center Fargo
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% | 314 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.2% | 490 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 710 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 11.4% | 513 | Better |
| COPD | 8.9% | 209 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 449 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.8% | 227 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 2,823 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.07% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Sanford Medical Center Fargo a Good Hospital?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has a trust score of 75/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Fargo, ND, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Fargo
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
75 vs 63
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanford Medical Center Fargo a good hospital?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo is an acute care hospital in Fargo, ND with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 75/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Sanford Medical Center Fargo located?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo is located at 801 Broadway North, Fargo, ND 58122. Phone: (701) 234-2000.
What is the star rating for Sanford Medical Center Fargo?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo 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 Medical Center Fargo have an emergency room?
Yes, Sanford Medical Center Fargo provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 373 patients/yr | $48,040 | $16,626 | 65% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 247 patients/yr | $40,045 | $14,068 | 65% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 237 patients/yr | $32,663 | $10,936 | 67% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 215 patients/yr | $141,403 | $39,397 | 72% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 149 patients/yr | $79,136 | $25,279 | 68% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC 110 patients/yr | $31,232 | $7,866 | 75% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 103 patients/yr | $35,457 | $13,620 | 62% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $29,783 | $10,819 | 64% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 101 patients/yr | $21,106 | $8,743 | 59% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 99 patients/yr | $20,084 | $7,070 | 65% 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
- 350011