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Visit Itasca County
Address
115 10TH AVENUE NORTHEAST
Deer River, MN 56636
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteessentiahealth.org
Facilities & services
20
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaHelipad
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 32 min of 333 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 28 min of 12 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 5,300 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
83% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
83%
Would recommend
86% would definitely recommend
no star
86%
Nurse communication
90% said nurses always communicated well
no star
90%
Doctor communication
89% said doctors always communicated well
no star
89%
Cleanliness
75% said the room was always clean
no star
75%
Quietness at night
82% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
82%
Clinicians on staff
120
total clinicians
2
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 8
Internal medicine 7
Critical care 3
General surgery 3
Pulmonology 3
Cardiology 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Neurology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Orthopedic surgery 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Essentia Health Deer River?

Essentia Health Deer River does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (218) 246-4200 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Minnesota.

Is Essentia Health Deer River open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Essentia Health Deer River, call (218) 246-4200.

Where is Essentia Health Deer River located?

Essentia Health Deer River is located at 115 10Th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN, 56636. Phone: (218) 246-4200.