Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Owned by Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Kalkaska, MI • Hospital ID 231301
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 48m
This is 53m shorter
than the MI average
Ranked #19 of 118 MI hospitals for speed
Faster than 83% of MI hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
16.3 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
Fewer readmissions-45%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
89
Out of 100 (compared to other MI hospitals)
Excellent performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of MI hospitals
Top third of MI hospitals
Average
Middle third of MI hospitals
Middle third of MI hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MI hospitals
Bottom third of MI hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other MI hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in MI
Hospitals in MI with shorter average emergency room wait times
- McLaren Caro Region 69 min
- Deckerville Community Hospital 76 min
- Hills & Dales General Hospital 94 min
- Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital 95 min
- Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus 95 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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