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Address
900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SE
Fosston, MN 56542
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteessentiahealth.org
Facilities & services
50
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Helipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 28 min of 208 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 30 min of 11 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 3,149 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
74% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
74%
Would recommend
76% would definitely recommend
no star
76%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
no star
85%
Doctor communication
93% said doctors always communicated well
no star
93%
Cleanliness
88% said the room was always clean
no star
88%
Quietness at night
65% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
65%
Clinicians on staff
61
total clinicians
1
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 7
Cardiology 5
General surgery 3
Orthopedic surgery 2
Neurology 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Essentia Health Fosston?

Essentia Health Fosston does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (218) 435-1133 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 Fosston 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 Fosston, call (218) 435-1133.

Where is Essentia Health Fosston located?

Essentia Health Fosston is located at 900 Hilligoss Boulevard Se, Fosston, MN, 56542. Phone: (218) 435-1133.