Centracare - Benson in Benson, MN
Also known as CentraCare - Benson Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Centracare - Benson
Centracare - Benson is a critical access hospital in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). 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 21 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Appleton Area Health, about 21 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend74%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1072%
- Completed surveys45
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
45.31460, -95.60837
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Centracare - Benson located?
Centracare - Benson is at 1815 Wisconsin Avenue, Benson, MN 56215 in Swift County.
Does Centracare - Benson have an emergency room?
Yes. Centracare - Benson reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 116 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Centracare - Benson?
Centracare - Benson 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 Centracare - Benson a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Centracare - Benson. 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 Centracare - Benson?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (320) 843-4232.
Would patients recommend Centracare - Benson?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (45 completed surveys), 74% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 72% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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