Cook Hospital in Cook, MN
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About Cook Hospital
Cook Hospital is a critical access hospital in Cook, St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 14 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Essentia Health Virginia, about 23 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
47.85338, -92.67995
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cook Hospital located?
Cook Hospital is at 10 SE Fifth St, Cook, MN 55723 in St. Louis County.
Does Cook Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Cook Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 113 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Cook Hospital?
Cook Hospital 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 Cook Hospital a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date April 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the Minnesota EMS or trauma program. In an emergency, call 911: paramedics take seriously injured patients to the right trauma center.
What is the phone number of Cook Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (218) 666-5945.
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