Best Hospitals in Minnesota, Graded A–F — page 2
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
All Minnesota
Minneapolis (4)Duluth (3)Rochester (2)Saint Paul (2)Aitkin (1)Albert Lea (1)Alexandria (1)Bemidji (1)Blue Earth (1)
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Ridgeview Medical Center - Waconia, 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 6
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
CScore 51 · AverageSee Full Grade
(952) 442-2191
Waconia, CARVER County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Olivia, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom 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
CScore 50 · AverageSee Full Grade
(320) 523-1261
Olivia, RENVILLE County
Emergency dept.
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital - 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
CScore 50 · AverageSee Full Grade
(612) 863-4000
Minneapolis, HENNEPIN County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Centracare - Redwood - Redwood Falls, 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 2
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(507) 637-4500
Redwood Falls, REDWOOD County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
30
Centracare Health - Monticello - Monticello, 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(763) 295-2945
Monticello, WRIGHT County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Lifecare Medical Center - Roseau, 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 463-2500
Roseau, ROSEAU County
Emergency dept.
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Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City - Lake City, 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(651) 345-5955
Lake City, WABASHA County
Emergency dept.
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Riverwood Healthcare Center - Aitkin, 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 3
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 927-5501
Aitkin, AITKIN County
Emergency dept.
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Stevens Community Medical Center Inc - Morris, 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(320) 589-1313
Morris, STEVENS County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Windom Area Health - Windom, 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: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(507) 831-2400
Windom, COTTONWOOD County
Emergency dept.
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Essentia Health Duluth - Duluth, MN · Acute care 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 4
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 786-2652
Duluth, ST. LOUIS County
Birthing-Friendly
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Hennepin County Medical Center - Minneapolis, MN · Acute care hospital · government - local 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 7
- Safety: 3 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 48 · AverageSee Full Grade
(612) 873-3000
Minneapolis, HENNEPIN County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Alomere Health - Alexandria, MN · Acute care hospital · government - local 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 4
CScore 47 · AverageSee Full Grade
(320) 762-1511
Alexandria, DOUGLAS County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital - Grand Rapids, 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 2
CScore 47 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 326-3401
Grand Rapids, ITASCA County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Olmsted Medical Center - Rochester, 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 3
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 47 · AverageSee Full Grade
(507) 288-3443
Rochester, OLMSTED County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Astera Health - Wadena, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median 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 2
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 631-7489
Wadena, WADENA County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby, MN · Critical access hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median 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 2
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 546-2300
Crosby, CROW WING County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Perham Health - Perham, MN · Critical access hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median 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
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 347-4500
Perham, OTTER TAIL County
Emergency dept.
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Welia Health - Mora, MN · Critical access hospital · government - local CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median 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 2
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(320) 679-1212
Mora, KANABEC County
Emergency dept.
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Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital - Saint Louis Park, 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: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(952) 993-5000
Saint Louis Park, HENNEPIN County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital - Woodbury, 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 5
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(651) 232-2185
Woodbury, WASHINGTON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Sanford Bemidji Medical Center - Bemidji, 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 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(218) 751-5430
Bemidji, BELTRAMI County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Glacial Ridge Hospital - Glenwood, MN · Critical access hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median 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
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(320) 634-4521
Glenwood, POPE County
Emergency dept.
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St Gabriels Hospital - Little Falls, MN · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median 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
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(320) 632-5441
Little Falls, MORRISON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Allina United 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 7
DScore 42 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(651) 241-8000
Saint Paul, RAMSEY County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
Minnesota hospitals by city
Minneapolis (4)Duluth (3)Rochester (2)Saint Paul (2)Aitkin (1)Albert Lea (1)Alexandria (1)Bemidji (1)Blue Earth (1)Brainerd (1)Buffalo (1)Burnsville (1)Cambridge (1)Cloquet (1)Coon Rapids (1)Crosby (1)Detroit Lakes (1)Edina (1)Fairmont (1)Faribault (1)Glenwood (1)Grand Rapids (1)Hibbing (1)Hutchinson (1)