Essentia Health-Deer River
Explore care at Essentia Health-Deer River in Deer River, MN, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
8% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Essentia Health-Deer River
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Jessica Mar 19 2025
Review for Dr. Janhunen
Brianna was extremely helpful and her care plan was exactly what had seemed sensible to me. (Since I was leaving town, she wrote a prescription for an antibiotic in case my UA ended up positive, which it did.)
Feb 27 2025
Review for Brianna Westendorf
Dr. Ross is extremely professional, informative, and educated. He has a wonderful demeanor and explains things incredibly well. He is never rushed and takes time for the needs of his patients! He goes the extra mile and even prints information for you! Thank you Dr.Ross for being an incredible...
Feb 25 2025
Review for Conrad Ross
She listened to my concerns and explained everything. Answered all my questions. She also said I could call with any concerns.
Feb 24 2025
Review for Dr. L'Esperance
Location
Essentia Health-Deer River
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Essentia Health-Deer River located?
Essentia Health-Deer River is located at 115 10th Ave NE, Deer River, MN 56636. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Essentia Health-Deer River won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Essentia Health-Deer River has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Essentia Health-Deer River highly rated with patients?
81% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Essentia Health-Deer River score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Essentia Health-Deer River?
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How does Essentia Health-Deer River rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Janhunen is fantastic. The appointments are quick but never rushed. All my questions are answered. Most importantly, my children love her.