McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc in Watford City, ND
Also known as McKenzie County Hospital
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About McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc is a critical access hospital in Watford City, McKenzie 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 24 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
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 recommend69%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1064%
- Completed surveys73
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
47.80463, -103.27226
Frequently asked questions
Where is McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc located?
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc is at 709 4th Ave NE, Watford City, ND 58854 in McKenzie County.
Does McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc have an emergency room?
Yes. McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 130 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc?
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc 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 McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc. 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 McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (701) 842-3000.
Would patients recommend McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (73 completed surveys), 69% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 64% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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