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Tri County Memorial Hsptl, Whitehall, WI

18601 Lincoln St, Whitehall, WI 54773Trempealeau County

Critical access hospital 25 beds (Medicare cost report FY2024) Emergency room

Independent directory · data from CMS, not from this hospital

Tri County Memorial Hsptl is a non-profit critical access hospital in Whitehall, Wisconsin, with an emergency department. According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the July 2026 CMS release, patients treated and sent home spend a median of 2 hr in its emergency department, 18 min shorter than the average across Wisconsin hospitals (2 hr 18 min). Tri County Memorial Hsptl is in network for at least one 2027 Marketplace plan from 4 insurers in Wisconsin, according to the insurers' network files loaded November 4, 2026.

Median ER visit 2 hr treated & sent home −18 min vs WI hospitals' avg
Medicare star ratingNot ratedReason below
Beds25Medicare cost report FY2024

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, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data

Visiting Tri County Memorial Hsptl

Address 18601 Lincoln St
Whitehall, WI 54773
County: Trempealeau
Directions Apple Maps Call (715) 538-4361
Emergency room Yes. For patients treated and sent home, the median ER visit here lasts 2 hr (average across WI hospitals: 2 hr 18 min). Medicare's median time in the ER for patients treated and sent home; not a live wait. ER times across WI
What to bring
  • Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
  • A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
  • Your doctor's name and phone number
  • A phone charger
Visiting hours and parking vary: call ahead.

Official links: Website for Tri County Memorial Hsptl (opens the hospital's site)

Quick answers about Tri County Memorial Hsptl

How long is the ER wait at Tri County Memorial Hsptl?

CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr in the Tri County Memorial Hsptl emergency room (the average across Wisconsin hospitals is 2 hr 18 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) 538-4361. In an emergency, call 911.

What is the phone number for Tri County Memorial Hsptl?

The main phone number for Tri County Memorial Hsptl is (715) 538-4361, from Medicare's hospital records.

Call (715) 538-4361
What is the address of Tri County Memorial Hsptl?

Tri County Memorial Hsptl is at 18601 Lincoln St, Whitehall, WI 54773.

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Does Tri County Memorial Hsptl have an emergency room?

Yes. Tri County Memorial Hsptl has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Tri County Memorial Hsptl spend a median of 2 hours there. That is 18 minutes shorter than the average across Wisconsin hospitals (2 hours 18 minutes).

Left before seen 0%
ER volume low
Type Critical access
Ownership Non-profit

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 Tri County Memorial Hsptl. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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What patients say

CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 86 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

76% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.

Would definitely recommend 76% U.S. 71% · WI 75%
Rated 9 or 10 of 10 84% U.S. 72% · WI 76%
Survey response rate 34% of patients surveyed
Nurse communicationDid nurses treat you with courtesy and respect, listen carefully and explain things clearly?
82% always · 2% sometimes or never · U.S. 80% always
Doctor communicationDid doctors treat you with courtesy and respect, listen carefully and explain things clearly?
79% always · 3% sometimes or never · U.S. 80% always
Communication about medicinesBefore giving you a new medicine, did staff tell you what it was for and its possible side effects?
66% always · 12% sometimes or never · U.S. 62% always
Discharge informationDid staff talk with you about help you would need at home and symptoms to watch for?
86% yes · 14% no · U.S. 86% yes
CleanlinessHow often were your room and bathroom kept clean?
90% always · 1% sometimes or never · U.S. 74% always
Quiet at nightHow often was the area around your room quiet at night?
68% always · 3% sometimes or never · U.S. 60% always
Overall hospital ratingUsing any number from 0 to 10, what number would you use to rate this hospital?
84% 9 or 10 · 3% 6 or lower · U.S. 72% 9 or 10
Would recommendWould you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?
76% definitely yes · 1% no · U.S. 71% definitely yes

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. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.

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Infections, complications and deaths

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide

Tri County Memorial Hsptl was no different from the national benchmark on the one hospital-acquired infection CMS could compare.

Hospital-acquired infections

C. diff intestinal infectionsClostridioides difficile infections, a bacteria that causes severe diarrhea, often after antibiotics.
Same as national 2 infections vs 1.3 predicted · ratio 1.58

Death rates within 30 days

Patients treated forThis hospitalU.S.
Hospital-wide, all conditions 4.9% 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 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 Tri County Memorial Hsptl accept?

Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 521316). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.

2027 Marketplace plans in Wisconsin that list this hospital

Marketplace insurers whose 2027 plan networks in Wisconsin list Tri County Memorial Hsptl, most plans in network first
InsurerPlans in networkNetworkNetwork tier
Quartz 30 of 30 plans – Preferred
Aspirus Health Plan 12 of 12 plans ASPIRUSSIGN Aspirussign
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 8 of 48 plans – Participating
HealthPartners 3 of 3 plans NETWORK Network

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.

Is Tri County Memorial Hsptl in your plan?

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What insurance does Tri County Memorial Hsptl accept?

In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Tri County Memorial Hsptl is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Wisconsin: Quartz (30 of 30 plans), Aspirus Health Plan (12 of 12 plans), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (8 of 48 plans) and 1 other insurer. 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 Tri County Memorial Hsptl take Medicare?

Tri County Memorial Hsptl is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 521316), 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 Tri County Memorial Hsptl accept Quartz?

Tri County Memorial Hsptl is in network for 30 of 30 plans that Quartz sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Quartz'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.

Does Tri County Memorial Hsptl accept Aspirus Health Plan?

Tri County 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.

Does Tri County Memorial Hsptl accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Tri County Memorial Hsptl is in network for 8 of 48 plans that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 1 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Tri County Memorial Hsptl was no different from the national rate or its expected level.

Back in the hospital within 30 days

After a stay forThis hospitalU.S.CMS comparison
Pneumonia 17.4% 17.3% Not compared

Return trips after a stay or procedure

Hospital visits within 7 days of an outpatient colonoscopyUnplanned hospital visits per 1,000 colonoscopies.
Same as national 12.7 per 1,000 procedures · U.S. 13

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

Tri County Memorial Hsptl's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.

MeasureThis hospitalU.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. 14 patients. 64% 65%
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. 258 patients. 120 min 162 min
Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 19 patients. 314 min 257 min
Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 38 patients. 226 min 287 min
Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 2,087 patients. 0% 2%
Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 317 patients. 72% 78%
Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 138 patients. 80% 90%*

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. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.

Care after a stay at Tri County Memorial Hsptl

Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.

Skilled nursing facilities nearby

Skilled nursing ratings and inspections at Nursing Homes In Each State

Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Doctors at Tri County Memorial Hsptl

42 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 15 specialties.

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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Whitehall, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.

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Size and finances

Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 2024

Beds
25
Reported to Medicare, FY2024
Employees
157
Full-time equivalent
Discharges
178
Inpatient stays a year
Patient revenue
$36.3 million
Net of discounts
Operating margin
3.8%
On patient care
Charity care
$414,000
1.2% of expenses
Bad debt
$936,000
Unpaid patient bills

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 Tri County Memorial Hsptl

Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)

Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Tri-county Memorial Hospital Inc, a non-profit organization.

Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc Operational or managerial control · 100% · since 2022 Non-profit
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. Operational or managerial control · 100% · since 2009 Non-profit
Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc Operational or managerial control · since 2009 Non-profit
Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc Owns 5% or more directly · 100% · since 2009 Non-profit
Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2022 Non-profit

102 doctors and other clinicians list Tri County 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 Sep 2023 · Tri-county Memorial Hospital Inc (EIN 39-0704510)

Revenue
$23.1 million
Expenses
$26.0 million
Deficit
$2.9 million
-12.7% of revenue

As filed with the IRS by Tri-county Memorial Hospital 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 Tri County Memorial Hsptl

HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data

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.

Healthcare pay in Wisconsin

Registered nurses across Wisconsin (all employers) earned a median of $95,530 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in WisconsinNurse Practitioner salary in WisconsinRespiratory Therapist salary in WisconsinHealthcare salaries in Wisconsin

Cite this data

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Figures as of the July 2026 CMS release Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data Permanent link: hospitalsineachstate.com/hospitals/wisconsin/whitehall/tri-county-mem-hsptl/18601-lincoln-st/

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