Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, MN
Also known as Prairie Ridge Hospital
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About Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services is a critical access hospital in Elbow Lake, Grant County, Minnesota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). 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 10 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Lake Region Healthcare - Fergus Falls - Hospital, about 20 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
45.99083, -95.95820
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services located?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services is at 1411 Highway 79 E, Elbow Lake, MN 56531 in Grant County.
Does Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services have an emergency room?
Yes. Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 128 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services 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 Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services 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 Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (218) 685-7300.
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