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Minnesota · Acute Care
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lake Region Healthcare Corporation ranks #781 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #781 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.
712 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · Otter Tail County · (218) 736-8000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lake Region Healthcare Corporation ranks #781 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #781 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 15 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 5 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall 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 Lake Region Healthcare Corporation 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
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation vs. Minnesota and the nation
- Lake Region Healthca…
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
4 stars
- Minnesota avg
Minnesota state average
3.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation rates above the Minnesota average of 3.8 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 3 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 | 1.02 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.89 | 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 | 11.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.2 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.63 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.3 | 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 | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 5 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 5 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
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) | 1.847 | 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 | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -40.7 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -27.5 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.4 | Same as National |
| 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) | 13.1 | 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) | 0.91 |
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 Lake Region Healthcare Corporation outside Minnesota, keyed to the quiet worse-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.
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4/5
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Allina United Hospital
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Alomere Health
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lake Region Healthcare Corporation compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation ranks #781 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 Lake Region Healthcare Corporation?
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Lake Region Healthcare Corporation perform on quality measures?
0 of 15 compared measures rate worse than national at Lake Region Healthcare Corporation (quiet worse-share tercile); 2 rate better (strong).
What do patients say about Lake Region Healthcare Corporation?
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Lake Region Healthcare Corporation?
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation 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 Lake Region Healthcare Corporation have emergency services?
Yes, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Lake Region Healthcare Corporation?
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Fergus Falls, MN.
How much does Medicare spend at Lake Region Healthcare Corporation?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Lake Region Healthcare Corporation, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Lake Region Healthcare Corporation offer maternal health services?
Yes, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation reports 4 maternal health measures.
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