Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
North Dakota · Acute Care
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Bismarck, ND.
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- 63th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County · (701) 323-6000
The verdict
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck earns 4 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 5 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 63%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 5
- measures better than national of 23 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Sanford Medical Center Bismarck 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
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the nation
- Sanford Medical Cent…
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
4 stars
- North Dakota avg
North Dakota state average
3.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Sanford Medical Center Bismarck rates above the North Dakota average of 3.6 and above the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
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 7 measures
Safety of care 6 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.63 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.06 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 161.49 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.3 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.4 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.48 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.26 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.91 | 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 | 1 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.454 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.123 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.352 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.607 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.038 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -3.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -31.8 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 1.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.9 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.5 | 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) | 0.88 |
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 |
Nearby Hospitals in North Dakota
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in North Dakota.
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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CHI Mercy Health
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CHI Oakes Hospital
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Sanford Medical Center Bismarck perform on quality measures?
5 of 23 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 1 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Sanford Medical Center Bismarck have emergency services?
Yes, Sanford Medical Center Bismarck provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Bismarck, ND. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Sanford Medical Center Bismarck offer maternal health services?
Yes, Sanford Medical Center Bismarck reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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