CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Black River Memorial Hsptl
Black River Falls, WI 54615
County: Jackson Directions Apple Maps Call (715) 284-5361
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Official links: Website for Black River Memorial Hsptl (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Black River Memorial Hsptl
How long is the ER wait at Black River Memorial Hsptl?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 42 min in the Black River Memorial Hsptl emergency room (the average across Wisconsin hospitals is 2 hr 19 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (715) 284-5361. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Black River Memorial Hsptl?
The main phone number for Black River Memorial Hsptl is (715) 284-5361, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (715) 284-5361What is the address of Black River Memorial Hsptl?
Black River Memorial Hsptl is at 711 W Adams St, Black River Falls, WI 54615.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Black River Memorial Hsptl have an emergency room?
Yes. Black River Memorial Hsptl has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Black River Memorial Hsptl spend a median of 1 hour 42 minutes there. That is 37 minutes shorter than the average across Wisconsin hospitals (2 hours 19 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 Black River Memorial Hsptl. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 102 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Patients gave Black River Memorial Hsptl a 5-star patient experience rating out of 5. 76% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 81% 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.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Black River Memorial Hsptl was no different from the national benchmark on the one hospital-acquired infection CMS could compare.
Hospital-acquired infections
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia patients | 16.7% | 15.2% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.1% | 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.
"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 Jan 2025 – Dec 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 Black River Memorial Hsptl accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 521333). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Wisconsin that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | 20 of 30 plans | – | Preferred |
| Security Health Plan | 16 of 32 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| Aspirus Health Plan | 12 of 12 plans | ASPIRUSSIGN | Aspirussign |
| Medica | 9 of 18 plans | – | – |
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | 8 of 48 plans | – | Participating |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Wisconsin
Plans that include this hospital: Anthem Bronze Preferred HSA, Anthem Bronze Preferred HSA Standard, Anthem Gold Preferred Standard, Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred 0 Med Ded HSA, Anthem Silver Preferred, Anthem Silver Preferred Standard Compare plans
Adults in Wisconsin qualify for Medicaid up to 95% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Wisconsin Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Black River Memorial Hsptl accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Black River Memorial Hsptl is in network for 5 Marketplace insurers in Wisconsin: Quartz (20 of 30 plans), Security Health Plan (16 of 32 plans), Aspirus Health Plan (12 of 12 plans) and 2 other insurers. 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 Black River Memorial Hsptl take Medicare?
Black River Memorial Hsptl is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 521333), 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 Black River Memorial Hsptl accept Quartz?
Black River Memorial Hsptl is in network for 20 of 30 plans that Quartz sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Quartz's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Quartz plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Black River Memorial Hsptl accept Security Health Plan?
Black River Memorial Hsptl is in network for 16 of 32 plans that Security Health Plan sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Security Health Plan's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Security Health Plan plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Black River Memorial Hsptl accept Aspirus Health Plan?
Black River Memorial Hsptl is in network for 12 of 12 plans that Aspirus Health Plan sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Aspirus Health Plan's network file loaded November 4, 2026. 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 2024 – Jun 2025
On the 2 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Black River Memorial Hsptl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 15.2% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 16.5% | 17.3% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
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 · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Black River Memorial Hsptl'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. 25 patients. | 80% | 66% |
| 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. 394 patients. | 102 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 16 patients. | 366 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 30 patients. | 301 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 9,603 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 476 patients. | 86% | 77% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 104 patients. | 19% | 16% |
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 2025 – Dec 2025
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.
Care after a stay at Black River Memorial Hsptl
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.7mi Meadowbrook at Black River Falls Black River Falls, WI · 45 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 1.0mi Pine View Care Center Black River Falls, WI · 95 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
- 19mi Grand View Care Center Blair, WI · 50 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Black River Memorial Hsptl
39 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 14 specialties.
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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 Wisconsin hospital finances.
Who owns Black River Memorial Hsptl
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Black River Health Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1965.
72 doctors and other clinicians list Black River Memorial Hsptl 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.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Dec 2023 · Black River Health Inc (EIN 39-1027536)
As filed with the IRS by Black River Health Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Black River Memorial Hsptl
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Jackson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 9.
Mental health: Parts of Jackson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Jackson are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 12.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Wisconsin earn a median $95,530 a year. Healthcare salaries in Wisconsin.
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. Wisconsin shortage areas
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