Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
St Cloud Hospital
- 1406 6th Ave North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
- (320) 255-5661
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
St Cloud Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.189 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.855 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 15189 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 16.187 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.432 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.407 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.221 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 13664 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 17.750 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 13 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.732 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.859 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.473 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 324 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 9.275 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 14 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.509 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.243 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.788 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 178 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.380 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.449 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.098 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.053 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 131206 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 7.756 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.387 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.255 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.580 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 123359 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 58.535 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 23 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.393 | Better than 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.1 | Same as national | 113 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 2447 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11 | Same as national | 364 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.1 | Same as national | 147 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.4 | Same as national | 109 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.5 | Same as national | 505 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.7 | Same as national | 376 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.3 | Same as national | 445 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.35 | Same as national | 7806 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 200.59 | Same as national | 196 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 10401 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 10612 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.50 | Same as national | 2907 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.40 | Same as national | 1398 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.27 | Same as national | 1399 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.65 | Same as national | 3521 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.10 | Same as national | 1344 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.71 | Same as national | 652 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.96 | Same as national | 2034 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.83 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -2.5 | Not available | 422 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -33.5 | Not available | 600 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -24.3 | Not available | 395 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.5 | Same as national | 3957 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13 | Same as national | 2136 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.5 | Same as national | 417 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.1 | Same as national | 417 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as national | 646 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as national | 422 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.4 | Same as national | 143 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.8 | Same as national | 114 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.5 | Same as national | 600 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.6 | Same as national | 124 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.6 | Same as national | 395 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 3320 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 3320 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 3320 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 3320 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 3320 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 3320 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 3320 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 3320 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 3320 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| 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 vaccination | 27 | 8547 |
| 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 better | 214 | 394 |
| 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 better | 211 | 364 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 341 | 30 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 6 | 47701 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 111 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 0 | 86 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 6148 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 33 | 115 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 41 | 46 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 45 | 11 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 73 | 115 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 73 | 48 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 666 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 2677 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is St Cloud Hospital rated?
- St Cloud Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does St Cloud Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. St Cloud Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is St Cloud Hospital located?
- St Cloud Hospital is located at 1406 6th Ave North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303.
- What type of hospital is St Cloud Hospital?
- St Cloud Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.