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Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

5 / 5

At a glance

Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days331Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.192Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days497Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.243Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures37Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.893Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures12Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.089Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days4148Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.092Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.042Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit4.183Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days3777Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.179Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.848Same as national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.4Same as national187
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients12Same as national92
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.9Same as national80
Death rate for stroke patients13.1Same as national27
Pressure ulcer rate0.51Same as national507
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national655
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national683
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.28Same as national81
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.63Same as national48
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.62Same as national46
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.34Same as national85
Postoperative sepsis rate4.85Same as national35
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national54
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.00Same as national124
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.89Same as national—

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-27.5Not available105
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-9.4Not available79
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.2Same as national311
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.4Same as national914
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.6Same as national132
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.3Same as national132
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national162
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.2Same as national105
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national79

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5331
Doctor communication - star rating4331
Communication about medicines - star rating5331
Discharge information - star rating5331
Cleanliness - star rating5331
Quietness - star rating4331
Overall hospital rating - star rating4331
Recommend hospital - star rating5331
Summary star rating5331

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumemedium—
Global Malnutrition Composite Score——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia——
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination92549
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better182527
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better174464
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better22018
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better50848
Left before being seen122795
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99132
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing9159
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7573
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9519
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10011
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8673
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8651
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis83718
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)——
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes—

Frequently asked questions

How is Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua rated?
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua have emergency services?
Yes. Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua located?
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is located at 9576 Highway 70, Minocqua, WI 54548.
What type of hospital is Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua?
Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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