Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
County: Dickinson Directions Apple Maps Call (906) 774-1313
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Official links: Website for Dickinson County Memorial Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 54 min in the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital emergency room (the average across Michigan hospitals is 2 hr 41 min). 3% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (906) 774-1313. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Dickinson County Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number for Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is (906) 774-1313, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (906) 774-1313What is the address of Dickinson County Memorial Hospital?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is at 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Dickinson County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Dickinson County Memorial Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Dickinson County Memorial Hospital's Medicare star rating?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 54 minutes there. That is 13 minutes longer than the average across Michigan hospitals (2 hours 41 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 359 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Dickinson County Memorial Hospital a 3-star patient experience rating out of 5. 61% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 65% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital was no different from the national benchmark on all 3 hospital-acquired infections CMS could compare. Its rate of serious complications was same as national.
Hospital-acquired infections
Serious complications
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart failure patients | 12.1% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 14.9% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.4% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 10 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.41 | 0.63 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.3 | 0.27 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.33 | 0.21 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.6 | 2.34 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.65 | 1.67 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 16 | 9.42 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 3.25 | 3.52 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 6.8 | 5.27 | Same as national |
| Surgical wound splitting openper 1,000 patients | 1.72 | 1.77 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1 | 1.06 | Same as national |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted), for Oct 2024 – Sep 2025. Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Dickinson County Memorial Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 230055). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Michigan that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | 10 of 46 plans | NULL | Null |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Michigan
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Plus HSA, Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA, Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Standard HSA, Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Plus, Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Saver, Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Standard Compare plans
Adults in Michigan qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Michigan Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Dickinson County Memorial Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Michigan: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (10 of 46 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Dickinson County Memorial Hospital take Medicare?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 230055), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Dickinson County Memorial Hospital accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is in network for 10 of 46 plans that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sells on the Michigan Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 4 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Dickinson County Memorial Hospital was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 21.1% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 16.4% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.4% | 20% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Medicare's readmission program
Excess readmission ratio: this hospital's predicted readmissions divided by the number expected for a typical hospital with the same patients. Above 1.00 means more readmissions than expected. 1 of 3 conditions is above 1.00.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 1.022 | 142 | More than expected |
| Pneumonia | 0.956 | 96 | Fewer than expected |
| COPD | 0.939 | – | Fewer than expected |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 160 patients. | 62% | 65% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 54 patients. | 76% | 73% |
| Stroke: brain scan read within 45 minutes of ER arrivalPatients arriving with stroke symptoms whose head CT or MRI was interpreted within 45 minutes. Higher is better. 23 patients. | 39% | 69% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 401 patients. | 174 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 16 patients. | 370 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 31 patients. | 407 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 18,266 patients. | 3% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 805 patients. | 78% | 78% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 494 patients. | 91% | 93% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Medicare spending and payment programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Value-based purchasing scores by area
| Area | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomesDeath rates and complications | 3.3 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 27 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | 57.5 |
| Efficiency and costMedicare spending per patient | 30 |
The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program cuts Medicare payments by 1% for the quarter of hospitals with the worst scores. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program withholds a small share of every hospital's Medicare payments and pays it back according to the total performance score. A spending ratio of 1.00 equals the national median; spending reflects prices, the services patients received and care after discharge, not quality. Some hospitals, such as critical access, children's and cancer hospitals, are not part of these programs. About the data.
Care after a stay at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 2.1mi Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford Kingsford, MI · 107 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
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- 2.7mi Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Kingsford, MI · 39 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
58 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 22 specialties.
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What Medicare paid at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Michigan.
Hospital stays
| Stay | Stays | Avg billed | Avg payment (Medicare + patient) | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours with major complicationsDRG 871 | 66 | $41,669 | $16,579 | −3% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 42 | $35,680 | $10,624 | −8% |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with complicationsDRG 378 | 24 | $21,702 | $8,309 | −8% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without major complicationsDRG 690 | 21 | $21,572 | $6,712 | −6% |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours without major complicationsDRG 872 | 18 | $23,484 | $8,564 | −8% |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with major complicationsDRG 177 | 15 | $45,479 | $14,245 | same |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureDRG 189 | 15 | $34,393 | $10,121 | −13% |
| Renal failure with major complicationsDRG 682 | 11 | $47,277 | $12,483 | −5% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5372 | 193 | $1,252 | $634 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 106 | $17,199 | $2,535 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 76 | $8,484 | $1,856 |
| Level 2 Excision/Biopsy/Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 44 | $8,670 | $1,513 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 40 | $9,808 | $2,960 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Michigan hospital finances.
Who owns Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
127 doctors and other clinicians list Dickinson County Memorial Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Dickinson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 13.
Mental health: Dickinson is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 16.
Dental: Parts of Dickinson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Michigan earn a median $94,300 a year. Healthcare salaries in Michigan.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Michigan shortage areas
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