Ridgeview Medical Center
Ridgeview Medical Center is a medical facility located in Waconia, MN. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
15% 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™ (2024, 2023, 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
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Spinal Fusion
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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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
Ridgeview 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
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Dreyer
Always thorough, even when I bring up something outside the ordinary visits. It's good to have confidence in a provider.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Skemp
I have been seeing Dr Skemp for over 10 years and he has provided compassionate and informed care. He has seen me through many life changes and has helped me to deal with my arthritis and fibro pain.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Skemp
From the moment that I entered the office, I felt seen and cared for. All of Dr. Gada’s staff were attentive, caring and professional. Dr. Gada took my case on a moment’s notice as my need was critical.She had taken the time to review my medical records thoroughly even on suchshort notice. She had a...
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Gada
Location
Ridgeview Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ridgeview Medical Center located?
Ridgeview Medical Center is located at 500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN 55387. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ridgeview Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ridgeview Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Ridgeview Medical Center highly rated with patients?
80% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ridgeview Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ridgeview Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ridgeview Medical Center profile..
How does Ridgeview Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Listened & answered questions well