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Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

523 NORTH 3RD STREET, Brainerd, MN 56401

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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523 NORTH 3RD STREET
Brainerd, MN 56401

About Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Brainerd, MN, serving Crow Wing County and the surrounding Brainerd community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Brainerd can seek immediate care at Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center's emergency department.

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in MN. Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Brainerd area.

When choosing a hospital in Brainerd, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyCrow Wing
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Excellent

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting excellent performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Brainerd, MN and nationwide.

Average

Mortality

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Readmission

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center?

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center?

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·