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Minnesota · Acute Care
Essentia Health Virginia
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Essentia Health Virginia ranks #645 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #645 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 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.
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792 · St. Louis County · (218) 741-3340
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Essentia Health Virginia ranks #645 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #645 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 11 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Essentia Health Virginia sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Essentia Health Virginia vs. Minnesota and the nation
- Essentia Health Virg…
Essentia Health Virginia
4 stars
- Minnesota avg
Minnesota state average
3.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Essentia Health Virginia rates above the Minnesota average of 3.8 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Local
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
Better-than-national profile for Essentia Health Virginia
Mortality 2 measures
Safety of care 3 measures
Readmission 6 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 | 0.94 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| 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 | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.38 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.66 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.29 | 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 | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
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) | 0.23 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0 | Same as National |
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 | 19.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 23.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.7 | 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 | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.3 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.93 |
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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Essentia Health Virginia outside Minnesota, keyed to the sparse better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MN (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MN (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Minnesota
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Minnesota.
One of 135 Medicare-certified hospitals in Minnesota, 6 are shown here.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
Faribault, MN
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Alomere Health
Alexandria, MN
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Anoka, MN
No rating Psychiatric
Appleton Area Health
Appleton, MN
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Essentia Health Virginia compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Essentia Health Virginia ranks #645 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Essentia Health Virginia?
Essentia Health Virginia has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Essentia Health Virginia perform on quality measures?
0 of 11 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Essentia Health Virginia (sparse better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Essentia Health Virginia?
Essentia Health Virginia 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 Virginia?
Essentia Health Virginia tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Essentia Health Virginia have emergency services?
No, Essentia Health Virginia does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Essentia Health Virginia?
Essentia Health Virginia is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Virginia, MN. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Essentia Health Virginia?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Essentia Health Virginia, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Essentia Health Virginia offer maternal health services?
Yes, Essentia Health Virginia reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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