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Best Hospitals in Minnesota, Graded A–F

All 70 graded Medicare-certified hospitals in Minnesota, scored from CMS Care Compare — overall rating, mortality, safety of care and readmissions — against Minnesota hospitals of the same type. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the hospital page.

CMS data as of Sep 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
Grade distribution — Minnesota
A5
B15
C29
D18
F3
Highest graded
AMayo Clinic Hospital Rochest...A
Rochester · CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter...See grade
70 hospitalsgraded in Minnesota · 5 earned an A
All Minnesota Minneapolis (4)Duluth (3)Rochester (2)Saint Paul (2)Aitkin (1)Albert Lea (1)Alexandria (1)Bemidji (1)Blue Earth (1)
Highest in Minnesota 1

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester - Rochester, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - church CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 6 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 6 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
AScore 96 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(507) 255-5123 Rochester, OLMSTED County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
2

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital - Edina, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
AScore 91 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(952) 924-5000 Edina, HENNEPIN County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
3

M Health Fairview St John's Hospital - Maplewood, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
AScore 87 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(651) 232-7000 Maplewood, RAMSEY County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
4

Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato - Mankato, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
  • Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
AScore 86 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(507) 625-4031 Mankato, BLUE EARTH County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
5

Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital - Melrose, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota critical access hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
  • Readmission: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
AScore 79 · ExcellentSee Full Grade
(320) 256-4231 Melrose, STEARNS County Birthing-Friendly
6

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin - Albert Lea, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
BScore 71 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 377-6490 Albert Lea, FREEBORN County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
7

United Hospital District - Blue Earth, MN · Critical access hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota critical access hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
BScore 70 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 526-3273 Blue Earth, FARIBAULT County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
8

Minneapolis Va Medical Center - Minneapolis, MN · Acute care hospital · veterans health administration CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
  • Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
BScore 69 · GoodSee Full Grade
(612) 725-2000 Minneapolis, HENNEPIN County Emergency dept.
9

Rainy Lake Medical Center - International Falls, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
  • Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
  • Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
BScore 66 · GoodSee Full Grade
(218) 283-4481 International Falls, KOOCHICHING County Emergency dept.
10

M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center - Minneapolis, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
(612) 624-1765 Minneapolis, HENNEPIN County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
11

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr - Marshall, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
  • Readmission: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 537-9661 Marshall, LYON County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
12

Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca - Waseca, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
  • Readmission: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 835-1210 Waseca, WASECA County Emergency dept.
13

River's Edge Hospital & Clinic - St Peter, MN · Critical access hospital · government - local CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
  • Readmission: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 931-2200 St Peter, NICOLLET County Emergency dept.
14

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital - Burnsville, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - church CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
  • Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
(952) 892-2000 Burnsville, DAKOTA County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
15

Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital - Saint Cloud, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
BScore 61 · GoodSee Full Grade
(320) 255-5661 Saint Cloud, STEARNS County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
16

Buffalo Hospital - Buffalo, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
BScore 60 · GoodSee Full Grade
(763) 682-1212 Buffalo, WRIGHT County Birthing-Friendly
17

Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont - Fairmont, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
BScore 60 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 238-5064 Fairmont, MARTIN County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
18

Regions Hospital - Saint Paul, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — bottom quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
BScore 59 · GoodSee Full Grade
(651) 254-1616 Saint Paul, RAMSEY County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
19

New Ulm Medical Center - New Ulm, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota critical access hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
BScore 59 · GoodSee Full Grade
(507) 217-5000 New Ulm, BROWN County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
20

Maple Grove Hospital - Maple Grove, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
  • Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
BScore 59 · GoodSee Full Grade
(763) 581-1000 Maple Grove, HENNEPIN County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
21

Owatonna Hospital - Owatonna, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 5 of 5 — top quarter among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 56 · AverageSee Full Grade
(507) 451-3850 Owatonna, STEELE County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
22

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center - Duluth, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
  • Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
CScore 54 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 786-3574 Duluth, ST. LOUIS County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
23

Cambridge Medical Center - Cambridge, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 51 · AverageSee Full Grade
(763) 689-7700 Cambridge, ISANTI County Emergency dept.
24

Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes - Detroit Lakes, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - church CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
CScore 51 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 847-0888 Detroit Lakes, BECKER County Birthing-Friendly
25

Sanford Worthington Medical Center - Worthington, MN · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026

  • CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among Minnesota acute care hospitals
  • Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
  • Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
CScore 51 · AverageSee Full Grade
(507) 372-3110 Worthington, NOBLES County Emergency dept. Birthing-Friendly
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Minnesota hospitals by city

How we grade hospitals

What data goes into a grade?
CMS Care Compare Hospital General Information: CMS overall rating (25), Mortality (25), Safety of care (25), Readmission (25). Each metric is percentile-ranked against Minnesota hospitals of the same type; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Hospitals with fewer than three of the four metrics are shown as "Not graded".
Why is a well-known hospital graded C?
The grade measures outcomes CMS reports — death rates, complications, infections, readmissions — not reputation, research or specialist rankings. A large teaching hospital that treats the sickest patients can score average on these measures. Use the grade as one input, alongside the specialists you need.
Can a hospital pay to improve its grade?
No. Grades are computed from public data and have no editable field. Nothing on this page is sponsored.