First Care Health Center in Park River, ND
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About First Care Health Center
First Care Health Center is a critical access hospital in Park River, Walsh County, North Dakota. 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 has 14 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Unity Medical Center, about 15 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
- Would definitely recommend92%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1089%
- Completed surveys46
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
48.39928, -97.74375
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Frequently asked questions
Where is First Care Health Center located?
First Care Health Center is at 115 Vivian St, Park River, ND 58270 in Walsh County.
Does First Care Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. First Care Health Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 111 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of First Care Health Center?
First Care Health 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 First Care Health Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for First Care Health 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 First Care Health Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (701) 284-7500.
Would patients recommend First Care Health Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (46 completed surveys), 92% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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