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Visit Koochiching County
Address
1400 HIGHWAY 71
International Falls, MN 56649
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiterainylakemedical.com
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 13 min of 331 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 59 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 5,779 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.19 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.92 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Hospital rating
70% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
70%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
no star
73%
Nurse communication
86% said nurses always communicated well
no star
86%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
no star
79%
Cleanliness
74% said the room was always clean
no star
74%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
64%
Clinicians on staff
68
total clinicians
4
ER physicians
By specialty
Hematology / oncology 6
General surgery 3
Orthopedic surgery 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Internal medicine 2
Radiology 2
Pulmonology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Rainy Lake Medical Center?

Rainy Lake Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (218) 283-4481 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 Rainy Lake Medical Center 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 Rainy Lake Medical Center, call (218) 283-4481.

Where is Rainy Lake Medical Center located?

Rainy Lake Medical Center is located at 1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN, 56649. Phone: (218) 283-4481.