Complications & Deaths Measures
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Minnesota · Acute Care
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Detroit Lakes, MN.
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- 63th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 · Becker County · (218) 847-0888
The verdict
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes earns 4 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 2 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 63%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 2
- measures better than national of 13 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Where Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 37% higher than 63% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes vs. Minnesota and the nation
- Essentia Health St M…
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes
4 stars
- Minnesota avg
Minnesota state average
3.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes rates above the Minnesota average of 3.8 and above the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 8 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.03 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.95 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.35 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.3 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.63 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.63 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.415 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -32.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -45.4 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.86 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Minnesota.
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No rating Acute Care Hospitals
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Alomere Health
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4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
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No rating Psychiatric
Appleton Area Health
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes?
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes perform on quality measures?
2 of 13 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes?
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes?
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes have emergency services?
No, Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes?
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Church ownership, located in Detroit Lakes, MN. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes offer maternal health services?
Yes, Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
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