Appleton Area Health in Appleton, MN
Also known as Appleton Area Health Services Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Appleton Area Health
Appleton Area Health is a critical access hospital in Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 15 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Madison Hospital, about 15 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
45.19967, -96.00915
Nearby hospitals
- Madison Hospital820 Third Avenue, Madison, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital15 mi
- Johnson Memorial Hospital1282 Walnut Street, Dawson, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital19 mi
- Centracare - Benson1815 Wisconsin Avenue, Benson, MN · Emergency roomCritical access hospital21 mi
- Chippewa County Hospital824 North 11th Street, Montevideo, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital22 mi
- Ortonville Area Health Services450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Appleton Area Health located?
Appleton Area Health is at 30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN 56208 in Swift County.
Does Appleton Area Health have an emergency room?
Yes. Appleton Area Health reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 137 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Appleton Area Health?
Appleton Area Health does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Appleton Area Health a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Appleton Area Health. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Minnesota trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Appleton Area Health?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (320) 289-1580.
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