Northfield Hospital
Northfield Hospital is a medical facility located in Northfield, MN. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
10% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Northfield Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Mueller
Dr Mueller is wonderful. He explained the surgical procedures very well and answered all of our questions. He made us feel comfortable and confident in his care.
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Mueller
I cannot say enough positive and wonderful things about Dr Mueller. He is very thorough and never lets you leave with a question of what is going to happen. I have had him for two surgeries one on my neck and one on my back and I feel both of my surgeries have been very successful. Just do what he...
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Mueller
Skendzel listened to me, took my pain and concerns seriously. Explained what was going on, and my options. When I asked questions about my options, he gave the full honest truth about the situation and how he also was not comfortable doing something because of potential risks. He made me feel seen...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Skendzel
Location
Northfield Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northfield Hospital located?
Northfield Hospital is located at 2000 North Ave, Northfield, MN 55057. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northfield Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northfield Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northfield Hospital highly rated with patients?
81% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northfield Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northfield Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northfield Hospital profile..
How does Northfield Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Mueller not only explains complicated diagnosis and recommended procedure carefully but also takes time for questions including repeating patiently what he is recommending. He relates well to your concerns.