Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN
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About Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). 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 meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is Sanford Behavioral Health Center, about 1.9 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
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend70%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1071%
- Completed surveys145
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
48.09096, -96.19500
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center located?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center is at 3001 Sanford Parkway, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 in Pennington County.
Does Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 107 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center 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 Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center. 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 Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (218) 683-4400.
Would patients recommend Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (145 completed surveys), 70% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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