West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND
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About West River Regional Medical Center
West River Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Hettinger, Adams County, North Dakota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 4 out of 5. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care.
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 recommend74%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1075%
- Completed surveys108
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
46.00125, -102.62947
Frequently asked questions
Where is West River Regional Medical Center located?
West River Regional Medical Center is at 1000 Highway 12, Hettinger, ND 58639 in Adams County.
Does West River Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. West River Regional Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 122 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of West River Regional Medical Center?
West River Regional Medical Center has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 4 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is West River Regional Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for West River Regional Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the North Dakota trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of West River Regional Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (701) 567-4561.
Would patients recommend West River Regional Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (108 completed surveys), 74% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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