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River Falls Area Hospital

River Falls Area Hospital is a medical facility located in River Falls, WI. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

72%

Patient Experience Rating

1% lower 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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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

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

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

6 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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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77%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% higher than the national average

72%

Would definitely recommend

1% lower than the national average

River Falls Area Hospital

National Average

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%83%82%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%68%65%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%60%54%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%87%82%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%89%88%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%80%71%

River Falls Area Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%77%77%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%62%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

He was very caring and kind. He had a Great sense of humor

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Hugec

Everything clear and concise. Cut out some meds.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Hugec

Dr Hugec explained things in a way we could understand. We aren't as apprehensive about the treatment coming up.

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Hugec

His positive attitude and encouragement. Clear explanations and extremely knowledgeable.

Apr 19 2025

Review for Dr. Hugec

He always takes the time to answer my questions & explains things. He has also given me some helpful hints on how to handle a few side effects from my treatment.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Hugec

Location

River Falls Area Hospital

1629 E Division St, River Falls WI 54022

CallDirections

(715) 307-6000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is River Falls Area Hospital located?

River Falls Area Hospital is located at 1629 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has River Falls Area Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, River Falls Area Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is River Falls Area Hospital highly rated with patients?

77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does River Falls Area Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 6 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at River Falls Area Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades River Falls Area Hospital profile..

How does River Falls Area 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.

Contact Us

1629 E Division St

River Falls, WI 54022

Directions

(715) 307-6000