Quick answers
- Does CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital have an emergency room?
- Medicare (CMS) data does not list emergency services at CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital. The closest hospitals that do: CentraCare Health System - Sauk Centre (8.0 mi), CentraCare - Long Prairie Hospital (20 mi) and CentraCare - Paynesville Hospital (21 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
- Where is CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital?
- 525 West Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352, in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital?
- (320) 256-4231, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital?
- 5 out of 5 stars in the CMS overall hospital quality rating (CMS data updated 2026-07-22).
Specialties and care areas[4][5][6][7]
- Orthopedics
- Birthing Services
- Transitional Care
- Emergency medicine
- Trauma services
- Podiatry
- Family medicine
- Allergy, asthma and immunology
- Behavioral health
- Breast care
- Cancer care
- Dermatology
- Diabetes care
- Gastroenterology
- Heart and vascular care
- Imaging and radiology
- OB-GYN services
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery
Treatments[7]
- Infusion therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Nutrition counseling
- Integrated behavioral health
Procedures[5][7]
- Hand and elbow surgery (carpal tunnel, trigger finger)
- Sports medicine injury repair (rotator cuff, ligament)
- Trauma and fracture care
- Foot and ankle care
- Mammography
- Laboratory tests
Programs and centers[4][7]
- Project H.E.A.L. (free care)
- Blessing Box Project
Emergency care (hospital website)[4]
| Trauma designation | Level IV |
|---|
Visiting and practical information
| Visiting | No posted visiting hours. Visits after 8:30 p.m. are discouraged so patients can rest. Overnight guests may stay in a pull-out chair[4] |
|---|---|
| Parking | Patient and visitor parking is at the front of the building. Drop-off zone at the main and emergency entrances[4] |
| Interpreters and languages | Free ASL interpreters, TTY and MN Relay. In-person, phone and virtual interpreters for non-English speakers[4] |
| Patient portal | MyChart |
Recognition[4]
- Critical Access Hospital
- Level IV Trauma Center
Doctors and clinicians (119)
119 doctors and other clinicians list CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital as a hospital where they work, in Medicare's official clinician data (updated 2026-10-02). It is not a complete staff list.
Main specialties
- Diagnostic Radiology23
- Nurse Practitioner22
- Family Practice19
- Physician Assistant16
- Internal Medicine6
- Orthopedic Surgery4
- Hematology/Oncology4
- General Surgery3
- Radiation Oncology3
- Gastroenterology3
- Urology3
- Emergency Medicine2
Doctors with a page on this site (119)
- Albert S. Hammond Iii, MDGastroenterology
- Alex LangePhysician Assistant
- Alexander J. Craft, DODiagnostic Radiology
- Allen Medway, MDUrology
- Amanda EricksonNurse Practitioner
- Amanda M. GreenPhysician Assistant
- Anastas C. Provatas, MDHematology/Oncology
- Andrew A. Mulder, MDOrthopedic Surgery
- Angela M. AdamekNurse Practitioner
- Ashton J. Nelsen, DPMPodiatry
- Augustine U. Obi, MDEndocrinology
- Benedict R. Haeg, MDFamily Practice
- Bonnie P. Fines, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Brad D. Hilger, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Brittany D. Nagel, DOFamily Practice
- Bryan J. Brindley, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Bryan Perkins, MDOrthopedic Surgery
- Carolyn D. Rysgaard, MDPathology
- Cassandra G. SchmiesingPhysician Assistant
- Cassondra OpatzNurse Practitioner
- Chad A. Haroldson, MDNephrology
- Chadd McMahon, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Charlene A. Gerner, PAPhysician Assistant
- Christian J. ChapinNurse Practitioner
And 95 more: the button below opens the full list.
Names link to the doctor’s page on this site when there is one, otherwise to the official NPI Registry record (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Find a doctor · Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data
Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services, by straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- CentraCare Health System - Sauk Centre8.0 mi · Sauk Centre, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- CentraCare - Long Prairie Hospital20 mi · Long Prairie, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- CentraCare - Paynesville Hospital21 mi · Paynesville, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Glacial Ridge Hospital27 mi · Glenwood, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Alomere Health30 mi · Alexandria, MN · Acute Care Hospital
Other hospitals nearby
- Community Behavioral Health Hospital Alexandria29 mi · Alexandria, MN · Psychiatric Hospital
Nursing homes, hospice, home health and dialysis nearby
Medicare-certified providers within 25 miles, by straight-line distance. Hospice and home health care is given at home: their address is the office.
Nursing homes
- Cura of Melrose0.1 mi · Melrose, MN · 2 of 5 stars
- Cura of Sauk Centre8.0 mi · Sauk Centre, MN · 3 of 5 stars
- Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy12 mi · Albany, MN · 2 of 5 stars
All nursing homes in the state →
Home health agencies
- Benedictine Home Health25 mi · Cold Spring, MN · 2 of 5 stars
Community care nearby
Health centers, clinics, urgent care and pharmacies closest to this hospital, by straight-line distance, from official HRSA, Medicare and NPI Registry data. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Clinics and urgent care
- CentraCare - Melrose Clinic2.4 mi · Melrose, MN · Rural health clinic
- CentraCare - Sauk Centre Clinic8.7 mi · Sauk Centre, MN · Rural health clinic
- CentraCare Paynesville - Richmond Clinic19 mi · Richmond, MN · Rural health clinic
Pharmacies
- Coborns Inc2.4 mi · Melrose, MN · Community/retail pharmacy
- Melrose Pharmacy Inc2.4 mi · Melrose, MN · Community/retail pharmacy
- Coborns Inc8.7 mi · Sauk Centre, MN · Community/retail pharmacy
Assisted living nearby
Licensed homes from the official state licence list, by straight-line distance.
- Cura of Melrose2.4 mi · Melrose, MN
- Tree of Life Assisted Living5.4 mi · New Munich, MN
- Cedar Cove Assisted Living LLC8.7 mi · Sauk Centre, MN
- Fairway Pines Senior Living8.7 mi · Sauk Centre, MN
About the Medicare star rating
CMS (the federal Medicare agency) gives many hospitals an overall rating from 1 to 5 stars, based on measures of mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care. It is one piece of information: ask your doctor what matters for your care. See the full Medicare profile →
Medicare quality data
What CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital reported to Medicare (CMS), the federal agency that publishes these results for hospitals nationwide. These are averages for many patients, not a prediction for any one person: ask your doctor what matters for your care. In a medical emergency, call 911.
What patients said (patient survey)
What this means: Patients who stayed overnight answered a national survey (HCAHPS) about their stay. More stars mean patients reported a better experience than at other hospitals. The percentages show how often patients gave the best answer, next to the national average.
| Summary star rating (all survey topics) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Overall rating of the hospital | Not reported to Medicare |
| Would recommend the hospital | Not reported to Medicare |
| Nurses communicated well | Not reported to Medicare |
| Doctors communicated well | Not reported to Medicare |
| Staff explained medicines | Not reported to Medicare |
| Information about recovery at home | Not reported to Medicare |
| Room and bathroom kept clean | Not reported to Medicare |
| Quiet at night | Not reported to Medicare |
| Rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80%National average: 72% |
| Would definitely recommend the hospital | 82%National average: 71% |
| Nurses “always” communicated well | 81%National average: 80% |
| Doctors “always” communicated well | 79%National average: 80% |
| Staff “always” explained medicines before giving them | 74%National average: 62% |
| Were given information about recovery at home | 89%National average: 86% |
| Room and bathroom “always” clean | 85%National average: 74% |
| Area around the room “always” quiet at night | 76%National average: 60% |
| Completed surveys | 59Response rate: 27% |
Source: Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital — CMS, released July 22, 2026; patients discharged October 2024 to September 2025.
Infections caught in the hospital
What this means: CMS compares the number of infections patients caught in this hospital with the number expected for a hospital like it. The number shown is that ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than expected, above 1 means more. “Better” or “worse” is shown only when the difference is clear in the data.
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) | Not reported to Medicare |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery | Not reported to Medicare |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy | Not reported to Medicare |
| MRSA bloodstream infections | Not reported to Medicare |
| Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) intestinal infections | 0No different from the national benchmark |
Source: Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital — CMS, released July 22, 2026; data from October 2024 to September 2025.
Complications and deaths
What this means: Death rates are the share of patients who died within 30 days of going into the hospital for that condition, adjusted for how sick they were. PSI-90 combines several serious complications (a lower number is better). “No different from the national rate” is the most common result and means the hospital is in line with hospitals nationwide.
| Deaths within 30 days: heart attack patients | Too few cases to report |
|---|---|
| Deaths within 30 days: heart failure patients | 12.2% |
| Deaths within 30 days: pneumonia patients | 14.9% |
| Deaths within 30 days: COPD patients | Too few cases to report |
| Deaths within 30 days: stroke patients | Too few cases to report |
| Deaths within 30 days: coronary bypass surgery (CABG) | Not reported to Medicare |
| Serious complications (patient safety indicator PSI-90) | Not reported to Medicare |
| Complications after hip or knee replacement | Not reported to Medicare |
Source: Complications and Deaths - Hospital — CMS, released September 10, 2026; data from July 2022 to June 2025.
Return visits to the hospital (readmissions)
What this means: The share of patients who had to be admitted to a hospital again within 30 days after going home, adjusted for how sick they were. A lower percentage is better.
| Returned to any hospital within 30 days (all patients) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Readmitted within 30 days: heart attack | Too few cases to report |
| Readmitted within 30 days: heart failure | 21.4% |
| Readmitted within 30 days: pneumonia | 15.9% |
| Readmitted within 30 days: COPD | Too few cases to report |
| Readmitted within 30 days: coronary bypass surgery | Not reported to Medicare |
| Readmitted within 30 days: hip or knee replacement | Not reported to Medicare |
Source: Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital — CMS, released September 10, 2026; data from July 2023 to June 2025.
Emergency room times and sepsis care
What this means: ER time is the middle (median) time from arriving at the emergency room to leaving it; busier ERs usually have longer times, so the ER volume is shown too. Leaving before being seen: a lower percentage is better. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection; a higher percentage means more patients got every recommended early step.
| Emergency room volume (patients per year) | Low (under 20,000) |
|---|---|
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency room before leaving (OP-18b) | 141 minutesNational average: 162 minutes |
| Patients who left the emergency room before being seen (OP-22) | 0%National average: 2% |
| Sepsis patients who got all the recommended early care (SEP-1) | 31%National average: 65% |
Source: Timely and Effective Care - Hospital — CMS, released July 22, 2026; data from January 2024 to December 2024.
ER wait times and Medicare ratings nearby
How this hospital compares with others in the area, ranked only by official Medicare (CMS) numbers.
Prices
We have not been able to read a price file for CentraCare Health System - Melrose Hospital yet. Every US hospital must publish its standard charges online (federal price transparency rule): look for “price transparency” or “standard charges” on the hospital’s website, or call the hospital and ask for an estimate. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Hospital information
| Hospital type | Critical Access Hospital |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 West Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352 |
| County | Stearns County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (320) 256‑4231 |
| Emergency services | Not listed |
| Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
| Medicare overall rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Birthing-friendly designation | Yes (meets CMS criteria) |
| CMS Certification Number | 241330 |
| Name in Medicare records | CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE HOSPITAL |
| Profile level | Medicare data + hospital website |
| Name on the hospital’s website | CentraCare - Melrose Hospital |
| Official website | centracare.com |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Hospital General Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-07-22, retrieved 2026-10-29
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this hospital
- U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder — map position used for distances
From the hospital’s website
Numbers match the citations above. Checked 2026-11-02.
- CentraCare - Melrose Hospital — centracare.com
- CentraCare - Melrose Hospital Orthopedics — centracare.com
- CentraCare - Melrose Emergency Department — centracare.com
- CentraCare - Melrose Clinic | Minnesota — centracare.com