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Hospitals in North Dakota

Our directory lists 54 hospitals in North Dakota, in 35 counties and 43 cities and towns. They include 37 critical access hospitals (69%), 7 acute care hospitals (13%) and 2 psychiatric hospitals (4%). 46 report emergency services to Medicare. 16 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.3 stars. The median North Dakota hospital reports patients spending 105 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Fargo has the most listings of any city in the state, with 8.

hospitals listed

counties represented

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Highest rated first

Featured hospitals in North Dakota

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Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.

By type

Hospital types in North Dakota

By ownership

Who owns North Dakota hospitals

CMS 4 and 5 stars

Highest-rated hospitals

All 7

Emergency care

Hospital emergency rooms

All 46

Injury care

Trauma centers in North Dakota

All 5

Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.

Cities

Cities with the most hospitals

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are there in North Dakota?

Our directory lists 54 hospitals in North Dakota, across 35 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.

Which hospitals in North Dakota have a 5-star rating?

2 hospitals in North Dakota currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 7 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.

What is a critical access hospital in North Dakota?

North Dakota has 37 critical access hospitals. These are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and around-the-clock emergency care, certified under a Medicare program that supports hospital care in rural areas.

Are there VA hospitals in North Dakota?

Yes. We list 1 VA medical center in North Dakota. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.

What should I do in a medical emergency in North Dakota?

Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.

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