Rainy Lake Medical Center
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Patient Experience Rating
16% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Sepsis
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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 doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Rainy Lake Medical Center
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
diana Kelley Apr 07 2025
Review for Dr. Kolstoe
Dr. Kolstoe is interested in the patient's problem, asks questions and then listens. Doesn't try to rush the appointment, but gets right to the point. He has really helped my condition and has not given up. Courteous and very knowledgeable .
Apr 07 2025
Review for Dr. Kolstoe
I came in with severe head pressure and he gave me wrong injection, that I almost died from, I Don't recommend him to anyone, not a nice doctor
Mar 24 2025
Review for Dr. Marble
If you’re over 50 and feel you’re experiencing some age discrimination like me, get a second opinion from a different clinic. The other clinic gave me a completely different path towards recovery. Dr Tompkins wanted a full recovery before he would even consider surgery, which is opposite to what...
Don Feb 26 2025
Review for Dr. Tompkins
Location
Rainy Lake Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rainy Lake Medical Center located?
Rainy Lake Medical Center is located at 1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN 56649. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Rainy Lake Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Rainy Lake Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Rainy Lake Medical Center highly rated with patients?
57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Rainy Lake Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Rainy Lake Medical Center?
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How does Rainy Lake Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Excellent. Listens to my reasons for appointment, then asks questions and then makes suggestions. Never feel rushed during appointments, but he gets right to the point. Dr. Kolstoe is courteous and professional. He has really helped my condition a great deal and doesn't give up.