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Visit Todd County
Address
49725 COUNTY ROAD 83
Staples, MN 56479
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursMon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun Closed Websitelakewoodhealthsystem.com
Facilities & services
37
total beds
3
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unit
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 7 min of 423 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 4 min of 22 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 9,860 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.34 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
78% would definitely recommend
78%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
66% said the area was always quiet at night
66%
Clinicians on staff
87
total clinicians
2
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 5
Radiology 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
General surgery 2
Cardiology 2
Orthopedic surgery 2
Critical care 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Lakewood Health System?

Lakewood Health System does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (218) 894-1515 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 Lakewood Health System 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 Lakewood Health System, call (218) 894-1515.

Where is Lakewood Health System located?

Lakewood Health System is located at 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN, 56479. Phone: (218) 894-1515.