Hospitals in Stearns County, Minnesota

Stearns County is served by 5 Medicare-certified hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Hospitals in Minnesota · all care types in Stearns County · Cities: Paynesville, Saint Cloud, Melrose, Sauk Centre, St. Cloud

Hospitals profiles in Stearns County

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Centracare - Paynesville Hospital Paynesville, MN 56362 No CMS rating Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN 56303 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital Melrose, MN 56352 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre Sauk Centre, MN 56378 No CMS rating Hospital · Veterans Health Administration St Cloud VA Medical Center St. Cloud, MN 56303 No CMS rating

Cities in Stearns County

Paynesville, MN 1 facilities Saint Cloud, MN 1 facilities Melrose, MN 1 facilities Sauk Centre, MN 1 facilities St. Cloud, MN 1 facilities

Choosing a hospital in Stearns County

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Stearns County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals does Stearns County have?

According to current CMS data, Stearns County, Minnesota has 5 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall CMS rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Stearns County offer hospitals?

Based on the current data, Paynesville, Saint Cloud, Melrose, Sauk Centre, St. Cloud have Medicare-certified hospitals.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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