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Address
3001 SANFORD PARKWAY
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursMon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun Closed Websitesanfordhealth.org
Facilities & services
36
total beds
4
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 46 min of 364 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 37 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 8,138 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 7 min of 12 patients
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.
Above average
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
69% rated 9 or 10 of 10
69%
Would recommend
68% would definitely recommend
68%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
84%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
57% said the room was always clean
57%
Quietness at night
67% said the area was always quiet at night
67%
Clinicians on staff
115
total clinicians
4
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 26
Internal medicine 5
General surgery 4
Orthopedic surgery 4
Hematology / oncology 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Interventional radiology 2
Cardiology 1
Neurology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center?

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (218) 683-2652 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 Sanford Thief River Falls 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 Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center, call (218) 683-2652.

Where is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center located?

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center is located at 3001 Sanford Parkway, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701. Phone: (218) 683-2652.