Sanford ER Wait Times (Fargo, ND)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Sanford

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Sanford. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 801 Broadway North in Fargo, ND. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is medium (Around 20,000 – 39,999 yearly). Call (701) 234-2000 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
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Contact Details
Hospital Name Sanford
City Fargo
County Cass
State North Dakota
ZIP Code 58122
Bed Count
778
Address
801 Broadway North, ND 58122
Phone
(701) 234-2000
Website
www.sanfordhealth.org
Provider ID 350011
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Private
Emergency Services Yes
Sanford Location Map
ER Wait Times for Sanford
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 52 minutes (292 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
3 hours and 16 minutes (196 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
9%
ER Volume
medium (20,000 – 39,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against North Dakota and National Stats
Sanford North Dakota Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 169 minutes (2 hours and 49 minutes) 94 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 292 minutes (4 hours and 52 minutes) 140 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 196 minutes (3 hours and 16 minutes) 18 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 2% 1% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes 9% 62% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 75 minutes higher than State Average and 34 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 152 minutes higher than State Average and 36 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 178 minutes higher than State Average and 109 minutes higher than National Average
Sanford ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture No
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford
How long will I wait in Sanford Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 169 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (701) 234-2000 for more information.
Where is Sanford?
Sanford is in Fargo. It is located at 801 Broadway North. Call (701) 234-2000 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private hospital.
How many beds does Sanford have?
Sanford has 778 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Sanford
No Facility Name Address
1 Essentia Health Fargo 3000 32nd Ave South, ND 58104
2 Essentia Health Ada 201 9th Street West, MN 56510
3 Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro 12 Third Street Se, ND 58045
4 St Francis Medical Center 2400 St Francis Drive, MN 56520
5 Essentia Health St Marys – Detroit Lakes 1027 Washington Ave, MN 56501
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.