South Central Health in Wishek, ND
Also known as Wishek Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About South Central Health
South Central Health is a critical access hospital in Wishek, McIntosh County, North Dakota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Ashley Medical Center, about 17 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 recommend88%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1089%
- Completed surveys32
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
46.25517, -99.55168
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Central Health located?
South Central Health is at 1007 4th Ave S, Wishek, ND 58495 in McIntosh County.
Does South Central Health have an emergency room?
Yes. South Central Health reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 98 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of South Central Health?
South Central Health 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 South Central Health a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for South Central Health. 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 South Central Health?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (701) 452-2326.
Would patients recommend South Central Health?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (32 completed surveys), 88% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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